Draft:Janet Olaide Sheba

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Janet Olaide Sheba is a Nigerian academic and Professor of Dramatic Arts at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. She is widely recognized for her contributions to Yoruba literature and her research on women and gender issues in Yoruba oral and written traditions.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education

Sheba obtained her Nigerian Certificate in Education (N.C.E.) from Ondo in 1979. She later earned her B.A. (Ed.) in 1985, M.A. in 1988, and Ph.D. in 1997, all from Obafemi Awolowo University.[2]

Academic career

Sheba began lecturing at OAU in 1985 and has since become a senior academic staff member in the Department of Dramatic Arts. Her teaching and research focus on Yoruba oral literature, literary criticism, and the representation of women in Yoruba cultural narratives.[2][5][6]

Contributions

Sheba’s scholarship has been influential in advancing the study of Yoruba literature and culture, particularly in highlighting the roles and representations of women in oral and written traditions. Her work bridges literary studies and gender discourse within African cultural contexts.[2][7][8]

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