UNILAG to Host 2nd J.P. Clark International Conference Focused on Decolonising African Modernity
The Department of English at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host the 2nd J.P. Clark International Conference (JPCIC 2024) from Wednesday, October 9 to Friday, October 11, 2024.
UBA CHIDINMA 
The Department of English at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host the 2nd J.P. Clark International Conference (JPCIC 2024) from Wednesday, October 9 to Friday, October 11, 2024. The annual event is organized to honour the legacy of the celebrated poet and playwright, the late Professor John Pepper Clark, whose works have significantly influenced African literature.
Themed "J.P. Clark and Studies in the Humanities: De-colonising the Colonial and Postcolonial African Modernity," this year's conference will explore how J.P. Clark's literary contributions intersect with the broader humanities to reshape understanding of both colonial and postcolonial African experiences.
The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 10 a.m., and will take place in the Faculty of Arts Boardroom at UNILAG. The event will be a hybrid one, allowing both physical and virtual participation via Zoom.
The keynote lecture, titled "Disappearing Boundaries, New Intersections, and the Future of Literature," will be delivered by Professor Hope Eghagha, an esteemed literary scholar. Additionally, Professor Ebun Clark will give a plenary lecture on "Decolonising the Content: The Case of Song of a Goat," drawing on one of J.P. Clark’s most iconic plays.
This three-day conference will provide a platform for scholars, writers, and enthusiasts of African literature to engage in meaningful discussions about the future of literature and its role in addressing the complexities of African modernity. The conference aims to bridge colonial and postcolonial narratives through the lens of J.P. Clark’s works and contemporary humanities studies.
Participants are encouraged to join the thought-provoking discourse virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 822 4848 4690, Passcode: JPCLARK) or attend in person at the University of Lagos.
The event promises to be an insightful exploration of African literature’s ongoing influence on modern global perspectives.
