The cultural implications of globalization and ICTs on developing societies continue to generate heated arguments. Inferring from data gathered from empirical studies, this paper argues that the potential influence of globalization and ICTs on the culture of the Nigerian society is unduly exaggerated in favour of cultural imperialism arguments. The paper also submits that the major arguments of cultural imperialism are now socially irrelevant, theoretically moribund and conceptually deficient. The paper concludes that globalization and ICTs are helping the growth of local cultures, leading to socio-cultural development of such a society, as against the much touted cultural imperialism.       

Key Words:  Culture, Globalization, ICTs, Cultural Imperialism, Cultural Development, Developing Societies, Nigeria.

^JCMRJournal of Communication and Media Research, Vol. 1, No. 2, October  2009, 13 – 29.

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*Ekeanyanwu, Nnamdi Tobechukwu, Ph.D,  Head of Department,  Mass Communication,  Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

**Edewor, A. Patrick, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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Ekeanyanwu, N. T. & Edewor, A. P. (2009): Cultural implications of ICTs and globalization in the Nigerian society. Journal of Communication and Media Research 1(2): 13 – 29.