Mr. Alexander Bamidele Ajanaku
Assistant Lecturer | Assistant Lecturer
Faculty of Arts · Department of Theatre Arts
Specialization Media Arts and Communication
Office: Oye-Ekiti, campus 2
Phone: 07084841351
Email: alexander.ajanaku@fuoye.edu.ng
Biography
Alexander Bamidele Ajanaku is a Nigerian scholar, lecturer, and researcher in Theatre, Media Arts, and Communication Studies. He obtained his first degree in Theatre and Media Arts from Ambrose Alli University and earned a Master’s degree in Theatre Arts from University of Benin. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
Ajanaku is a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Media Arts at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, where he teaches Media Arts and Communication. His academic and research interests focus on media studies, communication, cultural development, and performance studies. He has published several scholarly works in the areas of Media Arts and Communication, contributing to academic discourse and the advancement of knowledge in the field.
He is from Edo State Nigeria and happily married with kids.
Research Interests
Digital media, strategic communication, cultural studies and Theatre and Media studies.
Qualifications
- Ph.D - In-view, Theatre and Media Arts, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2024 to date)
- Master of Arts in Theatre Arts, University of Benin, Benin City (2021)
- Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Media Arts, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State (2007)
Selected Publications
- Beyond Messaging: Sustaining Strategic Communication for National Development in Nigeria
Authors: Alexander Bamidele Ajanaku, Dr Olusola Balogun
Elegabkna Journal of Theatre and Film Study, State University of Port Harcourt (2025) - STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION IN CULTURE-BASED POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS: A STUDY OF EDO NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT, NIGERIA.
Authors: Alexander Bamidele Ajanaku, Dr Olusola Balogun
Jodcaat (2025) - folk media for social mobilization and cultural development:An analysis of Okhu New yam festival, Edo State
Authors: Alexander Bamidele Ajanaku, Dr Olusola Balogun
Ekpoma journal of theatre and media Arts (Ejotmas ) (2025) - The Role of Public Relations in Shaping Corporate Social Responsibility strategy: A Case Study of Bua Cement, Okpella.
Authors: Michael Nwabuzor , Alexander Bamidele Ajanaku
University of Benin crosscurrent journal (2022)
Professional Qualification
- Proficiency certificate in Management - Nigerian Institute of Management (2009.)
Course Teaching
- TMA 426 - Public Relations (Second Semester 2025/2026 sess)
- THA 208 - Children's Theatre (Second Semester 2025/2026 sess)
- THA 318 - Media Directing (Second Semester 2025/2026 sess)
- THA 202 - Introduction to Media Arts (Second Semester 2025/2026 sess)
- TMA 416 - Entertainment Marketing (Second semester 2025/2026 sess)
- TMA 418 - Theatre Entrepreneurship (Second semester 2025/2026 ses)