How to become a big man in Africa : subalternity, elites, and ethnic politics in contemporary Nigeria / Wale Adebanwi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adebanwi, Wale, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Power (Social sciences)--Nigeria.

Power (Social sciences).

Nigeria--Politics and government--1993-2007.

Nigeria.

Nigeria--Politics and government--2007-.

O'odua People's Congress--History.

O'odua People's Congress.

Adams, Gani, 1970-.

Adams, Gani.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (591 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2024]

Summary:

This scholarly work by Wale Adebanwi explores the dynamics of political mobility and ethnic politics in contemporary Nigeria through the lens of Gani Adams, an artisan who ascended to one of the most prestigious chieftaincy titles among the Yoruba people. The book delves into the transformative journey from subaltern to elite status, highlighting the interplay between tradition and modernity. Adebanwi provides an in-depth ethnographic study of Adams and the Oodua People’s Congress over two decades, examining cultural activities, ethnographic history, and political strategies in Nigeria. The book offers critical insights into class mobility, elite aspirations, and political dynamics, making it a significant contribution to African Studies, anthropology, and political science. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

A Note on Orthography

Praeludium

Introduction

Part I: Becoming a Big Man

1. The Carpenter’s Revolt: Subaltern Youth, Democratic Struggle, and Ethno-national Politics

2. Social Anomie, Vigilantism, and the Leveraging of Violent Habitus

3. Becoming Elite: Distinction, Destiny, and Self-Determination

Part II: Being a Big Man

4. The Acme of Distinction: (Pre)Eminence and the Rituals of Power

5. Playing (with) Big Men: Elites, Ethno-regional Competition, and Electoral Politics

6. The Liability of Status Sustenance

Coda

Bibliography

Index

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780253070371

0253070376

OCLC:

1436829051