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Examining Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation Through Art-Based Approaches: A Case Study of Opuama Kingdom in the Niger Delta

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria has experienced persistent conflict despite its strategic economic importance and rich oil endowment. Conventional peacebuilding initiatives, including federal agencies and Amnesty programs, have achieved limited sustainable success. This study explores the potential of art-based approaches – including music, theatre, cultural festivals, and visual arts – as a cost-effective, culturally grounded strategy for conflict transformation in the Niger Delta, with a focus on Opuama Community. Using a qualitative case study methodology and an extensive literature revie…