Poetic Justice (Friday)
PDF of Poetic Justice Paper
His Excellency Iyorwuese Hagher, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada
12NOON-12:50PM Students’ Union Building – Dinwoodie Lounge
How can poetry, theatre and music contribute to social change? Prof. Hagher will discuss this question based on his work as a playwright and poet, which seeks to transform consciousness, redress oppression and find political answers to the issues confronting society. A theme prevalent in Prof. Hagher’s work is the need for strong political leadership on issues such as poverty, corruption, lack of democracy and militarism.
Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher has a Ph.D. in Theatre and Drama specializing in theatre for development. He is also a poet and one of Africa’s best playwrights. He held several elected positions in Nigeria, and while Minister of Health he initiated the use of drama in the fight against HIV-AIDS. He was Ambassador of Nigeria to Mexico before taking up the appointment as High Commissioner to Canada.
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