Sixteenth International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities

Abstract

The general idea of migration and identity issues has always been a major fulcrum upon which development, positive or negative, depends on, socially, economically, and politically in a changing world. They are parts of the phenomena for the cultural expressions for the substance of a society and its arts. Therefore, migration and identity have imprints in the enduring arts and society, and by this there is no way a society in transition can be excluded from the import of migration and identity issues in it development. This study highlights the essence of migration and identity in the promotion of human diversity and arts. Art, especially drama, has benefited greatly, from the existence of migration and identity crises. But the import of this benefit depends on an individual’s or a society‘s perception. Art enjoys a more robust popularity and appreciation when it transits from its original abode thereby promoting cultural exchange. There are a number of plays that have enjoyed this cultural exchange and popularity through the principles and practice of adaptation. In this wise, arts of the migrants can easily be traced to their original places thereby promoting the sources of historical facts. The enduring import of migration, identity, and development within the ambit of arts, popular culture, and cultural exchange, and African drama and theatre is explored in this essay using relevant texts.