Conflict Resolution Strate Conflict Resolutiongies and Sustainable Peace through Dramatic Acts in “Abejoye” Film by Mike Bamiloye

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.