Corrosive Language Deployment in The Creative Arts and Its Imports in Contemporary Society

Abstract

This perspective paper examines the many-sided impact of the aberration of language on culture, probing into its role in shaping societal values. Drawing from virtue ethics, discourse analysis and cultural studies, this paper analyzes various creative art forms, including literature, film, and music. It examines how creative expression can challenge the status quo, inspire innovation, and enrich the human experience. It also probes into the intricacies of contemporary creative writing, artistic activities, the language of artists and its significance to society.  It discusses the role of literature and other art forms in society, focusing on the African context, and particularly Nigeria. It critiques issues of nudity, sexualization and vulgarity in contemporary Nigerian films and music, arguing that these undermine societal values. Given the rapid changes in society, the study argues that artists need to adapt their works to address the challenges of the modern world, ensures the sustainability of the African identity, particularly Nigerian cultural identity as well as safeguard the age-long environmental wisdom.