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Department of English and Drama, Kaduna State University

Prof. Audee Tanimu Giwa

Professor

Dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship, Professor Audee Tanimu Giwa inspires critical thinking and creativity in English and Drama. With a distinguished academic and literary career, he advances knowledge through impactful publications, leadership, and a profound commitment to shaping future scholars and leaders in the humanities.

Biography

Prof. Audee Tanimu Giwa was born in Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria. A distinguished academic and prolific writer, he holds a PhD in Literature from Ahmadu Bello University (2013), along with an M.A. and B.A. in English Literature from the same institution.

Currently a professor in the Department of English and Drama at Kaduna State University, Prof. Giwa has held various leadership roles, including Dean of Student Affairs, Dean Faculty of Arts and Head of the Department. His teaching career spans decades, enriched by experiences as a visiting academic in prestigious institutions such as the University of Essex and the University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

Prof. Giwa’s scholarly contributions include critical works on Nigerian literature, gender studies, and cultural narratives. He has authored several novels, collections of short stories, and critical texts, including The Male in the Novels of Zaynab Alkali. A seasoned editor, he has served as Editor-in-Chief of the KASU Bulletin and managed journals like Savanna.

His works bridge academic inquiry and creative expression, often addressing themes of societal dynamics, culture, and identity. Married and fluent in English and Hausa, Prof. Giwa resides in Kaduna and remains a respected voice in Nigeria’s literary and academic circles.

Education

  • PhD in Literature, Ahmadu Bello Univesity, Zaria, Nigeria (2013)
  • M.A. in English Literature, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria (1989 – 1992)
  • B.A. in English Literature, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria (1983 – 1986)

Publications

  • Audee T. Giwa and Mujtaba Sani Abubakar Literature and Leadership: Identifying the Follower as a Corrupt Individual in Tanure Ojaide and Niyi Osundare’s Poetry.” A Paper Presented At The Faculty of Arts, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria. 2nd International Conference: From Monday 24th Febuary To Wednesday 26th Febuary, 2020.
  • Audee T. Giwa and Asmau Abdallah Tanko, “Dislodging The Cultural Imperatives In Ama Ata Aidoo’s “The Girl Who Can” And “Heavy Moments.” A Paper Presented At The Faculty of Arts, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria. 2nd International Conference on the Humanities and the Challenges of Insecurity in Nigeria, Monday 24th Febuary to Wednesday 26th February, 2020.
  • Audee T. Giwa, “Between the Textuality of History and the Historicity of Texts: A Seminal Reading of Ahmed Yerima’s Queen Amina.” A paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Language, Literature and Leadership in Africa organized by the Department of English and Drama Kaduna State University, Kaduna-Nigeria 6 – 9 November 2019.
  • Mujtaba Sani Abubakar and Audee T. Giwa, Literature and Democracy in Postcolonial Nigerian Literature: An Overview of Niyi Osundare and Tanure Ojaide’s Poetry”, Modonna University International Journal of Education and Arts, Vol. 1, No.1. 2019. Faculty of Education and Arts, Madonna University, Nigeria. ISSN: Maiden Edition. Pp. 10 – 20.
  • Audee T. Giwa and Mujtaba Sani Abubakar, “So Long a Letter: A Feminism that is Not”, JOLLS, Journal of Languages and Linguistics and Literary Studies, Vol.9, No.2, September, 2019. Department of French, Imo State University, Owerri. ISSN: 2636 - 7149 – 6300. P.81 – 83.

Skills

Academic Research and Writing95%
Teaching and Mentorship90%
Editorial and Publishing Expertise92%
Leadership and Administration88%
Creative Writing and Literature Analysis93%