Oral histories of the Ter Kwagh-hir : exploring the role of the Ter Kwagh-hir within Kwagh-hir troupes of Benue State, Nigeria.
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This dissertation follows the story of the Ter Kwagh-hir, a performance role within the Tiv performance form of Kwagh-hir in Benue State, Nigeria. Drawing upon personal experiences and encounters of masquerades in my early childhood, this dissertation explores the complexity and nuances of the Kwagh-hir performance, focusing primarily on the practices of the Ter Kwagh-hir. Structurally, Chapter 1 introduces me--the author, who is a member of the Tiv tribe and a theatre maker who has practiced theatre in both Nigeria and the U.S. This chapter also introduces Kwagh-hir and outlines the methodology of oral history--offering some preliminary information to guide understanding of this dissertation. Chapter 2 presents a brief history of Nigeria and Nigerian theatre history, situating Kwagh-hir as a performance form within this history. Chapter 3 discusses oral history as the method used in data collection of oral history interviews. Chapter 4 presents the translated and edited oral history interviews. Finally, Chapter 5 analyzes the oral history interviews and discusses implications, including drawing parallels between the Ter Kwagh-hir role and the role of the dramaturg in U.S. theatre practice.
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Ph. D.