African Journal of Modern Languages, Literature and Media Studies

African Journal of Modern Languages, Literature and Media Studies (AJMLLMS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal domiciled in the Department of Languages, Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria, and hosted and managed by African University Journals and Prints (AUJP). The journal is published quarterly and provides a welcoming scholarly platform for researchers and academics to share original, rigorous, and high-quality research in Modern Languages, Literature, Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting Studies, Cultural Studies, Media and Mommunication, Digital Humanities, and related Interdisciplinary fields.

Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to facilitate reliable citation, discoverability, and long-term accessibility. Articles are made available in print and Open Access formats, supporting broad accessibility and scholarly visibility. The journal is indexed and discoverable through Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, Crossref, Academia.edu, and PKP.

Scope and Focus

AJMLLMS publishes scholarly research that advances critical, theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary inquiry into language, literature, culture, communication, and media. The journal welcomes contributions in areas including:

• Modern Languages and Language Studies
• African Languages and Literatures
• English, French, and Other Modern Languages
• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics
• Translation and Interpreting Studies
• Literary Studies and Literary Criticism
• African, Postcolonial, and Diaspora Literatures
• Comparative and World Literature
• Language, Culture, and Identity
• Discourse Analysis and Critical Discourse Studies
• Stylistics, Semantics, and Pragmatics
• Language Education and Pedagogy
• Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Communication
• Multilingualism and Language Contact
• Digital Humanities and Digital Literary Studies
• Gender, Literature, and Cultural Studies
• Media, Language, and Communication
• Folklore, Oral Literature, and Cultural Heritage
• Digital Culture and Communication
• Language, Literature, and Emerging Technologies
• Contemporary and Emerging Trends in Modern Languages, Literature, and Media Studies

AJMLLMS particularly encourages interdisciplinary, comparative, and cross-cultural scholarship that contributes to critical understanding of the relationships among language, literature, culture, identity, communication, media, and emerging technologies, with particular attention to African perspectives and broader global scholarly debates.

Submission Guidelines

Cover Page

The cover page should include:

• Title of the article
• Author(s)’ full name(s) — underline the surname
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Email address(es) and phone number(s)

Manuscript Requirements

• Abstract: Maximum of 250 words
• Keywords: 4–5 keywords listed after the abstract
• Language: English
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line Spacing: 1.5 throughout; single spacing for the abstract and block quotations
• Length: Maximum of 18 pages
• Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition or MLA 9th Edition
• Plagiarism: Similarity index must not exceed 20%, as checked with Turnitin
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)

Authors are encouraged to cite indigenous and African scholars where relevant. A minimum of 70% of the total references should be published within the last 10 years, except in exceptional cases where older sources are necessary.

Submission

Submission Options — Please Choose ONE Submission Mode

Authors should select ONE of the following submission methods:

Option 1:  Online Submission https://tinyurl.com/Make-A-New-Submission

Or

Option 2:  Email Submission

Please send the manuscript to the Managing Editor at editor.ajmllms@gmail.com

Please do not submit the same manuscript through both channels. Selecting one submission mode will help the Editorial Office avoid duplicate submissions and facilitate prompt processing.

• Current Edition: Volume 3, Number 1 — September 2026
• Extended Submission Deadline: 11th October, 2026
• Publication Date: All manuscripts accepted under the extended submission period will be included in the September 2026 Edition.

Important Notice:
Manuscripts submitted after the extended submission deadline of 5 October 2026 will not be processed for the September 2026 Edition. Authors are therefore advised to ensure that their submissions are completed on or before the stated deadline.

Fees

• Review Fee: ₦6,000 — due upon submission
• Publication Fee: ₦25,000 — due upon acceptance

APC Payment

Please click the link below to make your Article Processing Charge (APC) payment: https://tinyurl.com/Make-APC-PaymentAJMLL

Hard Copy / E-book

An e-book version, including the cover and preliminary pages, is available free of charge to authors.

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Owoeye Samuel Tuesday - Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria

Editors

Dr. Adisa Akinkorede SOMANA - Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Dr. Chibuzor Franklin Akpati - Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria

Dr. Sikiru Adeyemi Ogundokun - Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria

Patrick Charles Alex - Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria

Dr. Ajewole Fola - Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Dr. Gabriel Adeyinka Okunade - Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Adebayo Akinsanya Atchrimi - Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria

Online and Production Editor

Samuel S. Akinwale, African Journal of Modern Languages, Literature and Media Studies (AJMLLMS)

WhatsApp: 08039096320

Enquiries

For enquiries relating to manuscript submissions, editorial processes, publication matters, or general information about the journal, kindly contact the Editorial Office:

WhatsApp: +234 811 406 8601 | WhatsApp: +2348039096320

We look forward to receiving your well-researched and original manuscripts and to your continued engagement with the African Journal of Modern Languages and Literature. Your scholarly contributions are highly valued.