Conflict Resolution Strate Conflict Resolutiongies and Sustainable Peace through Dramatic Acts in “Abejoye” Film by Mike Bamiloye
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2023
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Lead City University Ibadan
Abstract
A peaceful society creates opportunities for both old and young, but conflicts do occur which require
appropriate approaches towards peaceful coexistence. Aside conventional interventions approaches;
film writers and producers have embarked on film projects that convey spiritual messages which
promote conflict resolution which is in tandem with UN Sustainable Development Goal-16; that
promote peaceful and inclusive societies. Therefore, this study examines conflict resolution strategies
and sustainable peace through the dramatic acts in “Abejoye” film series. The study adopted content
analysis and purposively selected; “The Peacemaker”. Data was gathered through film preview of the
episodes on YouTube Channel using a researcher-designed “Video Content Analysis Coding Sheet”.
Data was analysed using non-frequency counts and contingencies of themes relating to conflicts and its
resolution approaches. Findings revealed the themes in the film as concept of faith, conflict resolution,
sustainable peace, redemption and God's power in fighting spiritual battles. Causesof conflicts in
“Abejoye” film include; marital infidelity, hypocritical lifestyle, chieftaincy/power tussles and
religious predispositions, while strategies for its resolution include mediation approach and persuasive
skill. The study concludes that the film is a combination of elements of drama, action, and spirituality
that engage viewers to deliver its message of hope, conflict resolution and sustainable peace. Hence, the
study recommends mediation approaches and effective use of persuasive skill as veritable tools for
conflict resolution in the promotion of sustainable peace globally. Also, the Mount Zion Christian
Film Ministries should replicate the film concept in other major Nigerian indigenous languages for
diffusion and wider reach.
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Conflict resolution, Sustainable peace, mass communication, media production, “Abejoye”Film