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Author:   Michael Akinpelu (University of Regina) ,  Tunde Ajiboye (University of Ilorin) ,  Dr Musibau Olatunji Adesola ,  Dr Segun Afolabi
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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9781666971392

ISBN 10:   1666971391
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   13 November 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
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Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables About the Editors and Contributors Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Prospects of French Language in Nigeria Chapter 1: Bilingualism and the Prospects of French in Nigeria Musibau Olatunji Adesola (Lagos State University, Nigeria) Chapter 2: French Language and Human Resource Development in Nigeria: An Appraisal Ifeoma Mabel Onyemelukwe (Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria), Pascal Iheanacho Ohanma (Achievers University, Nigeria), and Michelle Onyedikachi Ohanma (Achievers University, Nigeria) Chapter 3: Optimizing Japaism by Leveraging Bilingualism: A Case for the French Language towards Human Capital Development of Nigerians Olayemi Esther Akinrinmade (Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Nigeria) and Segun Afolabi (University of Regina, Canada) Chapter 4: A Contrastive Analysis of French and Anaang Pronominal Inflections Miriam Stephen Inegbe (Akwa Ibon State University, Nigeria) Chapter 5: Contributions of RANEUF to French Studies in Nigeria: A Critical Review Abdulrahman Burour Ibrahim (Kwara State University, Nigeria) and Tajudeen Abodunrin Osunniran (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria) Part II: French Language in Translation / Interpretation Chapter 6: Translations of Yoruba Literatures into French: Tunde Ajiboye and Olaoye Abioye as Cultural Mediators Olusegun Adegboye Gbadegesin (Ekiti State University, Nigeria) Chapter 7: Cultural Challenges in Translating African Literary Texts: The Case of a French – English Translation of L’ambassadeur by Eke Nkechinyere Obiageri Chidi-Mbah (Abia State University, Nigeria) Chapter 8: An Evaluation of Ezeh’s French-Igbo Translation of Molière’s Les Femmes Savantes (Filamint Na Ndi Otu Ya) Ihechi Obisike Nkoro (Abia State University, Nigeria) Chapter 9: Translation and Interpretation in Nigeria: A Comparative Study of French and Yoruba Proverbs Uzoma Patience Agwu (National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria), Monisola Ronke Fáladé (National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria), and Olubunmi Okeowo Femi-Amao (National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria) Chapter 10: Concept Narrowing and Broadening in Subtitle Translation of Compliments from English into French in Nigerian Selected Movies: A Relevance-Theoretic Approach Olukayode Temidayo Babatunde (Landmark University, Nigeria) Part III: French Language in Literary Works Chapter 11: A Historical Overview of Nigerian Literary Works Written in French: Translated From or Into French (1930—2023) Ihechi Obisike Nkoro (Abia State University, Nigeria) and Ugonna Ezinne Ubah (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria) Chapter 12: Evolving Perspectives of French Language in Nigerian Literary Creations Ikechi Gilbert (Imo State University, Nigeria) Conclusion Index

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This edited volume offers rich and varied perspectives on the role of French in Nigeria, where the language has co-official status yet lacks governmental support. The contributors emphasize the importance of ‘English-French bilingualism’ for economic opportunities, regional integration, human development, and cross-cultural understanding. Their optimism and zeal help make this book a compelling read. In a time of shifting alliances in Africa, Nigeria’s ‘long-standing romance with French’ might just be stoked by those with a passion for the interplay of languages and cultures. * Mary Vogl, Professor of French and Francophone Studies, Colorado State University, USA *

Author Information

Michael Akinpelu is Associate Professor of Sociolinguistics at the University of Regina, Canada. Tunde Ajiboye is retired professor of French Language and Linguistics at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

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