Ademola Adesola—Professor, Public Intellectual, Writer

About Me

Ademola is an Assistant Professor, Postcolonial Literatures, in the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures. Prior to his appointment at MRU Ademola taught literature at the International College of Manitoba, University of Manitoba. He has worked in Nigeria as a journalist on the Arts Desk of The Nation Newspapers and as a lecturer at Kings University, Nigeria...

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Books

Representations of Child Soldiers in Contemporary African Narratives

2024 • Lexington Books

In Representations of Child Soldiers in Contemporary African Narratives, Ademola Adesola examines the dominant factors that writers privilege in their portrayals of child soldiering in sub-Saharan Africa. In his textual-interpretive…...

Whisker and the Wizard's Mysterious Adventure Quest

2023 • Amazon

"Whisker and the Wizard's Mysterious Adventure Quest" is a captivating and heartwarming children's book that takes readers on a magical journey through the enchanting land of Fantasia. Join Professor Paws,…...

The Enchanted Adventures of Twinkle and Friends

2023 • Amazon

In this funny and educational storybook, children will join Twinkle and their friends on an unforgettable journey, filled with laughter, friendship, and unexpected surprises. The plot twist at the end will leave…...

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Essays

The story of a continent

2024 • Indiana Press

The European Literary Tradition

2021 • Hopkins Review

The African Literary Tradition

2022 • University Press

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Talks & Conferences

Reimagining Identity in Postcolonial Literature

University of Ibadan • June 8, 2023

An analysis of how postcolonial writers reconstruct identity, challenge dominant narratives, and redefine cultural belonging in contemporary literature

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Decoding Memory in African Poetry

University of Lagos • March 15, 2023

An exploration of how African poets engage with memory, history, and identity through verse, tracing connections between personal recollection and collective narratives

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The Power of African storytelling

TEDx University • October 11, 2022

A comprehensive examination of African literary traditions from oral storytelling to contemporary novels.

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Teachings

War and Resistance in African Fiction

An analysis of how African novelists engage with themes of conflict, resilience, and liberation.

KEY TOPICS:

• Representations of War and Violence • Literature as a Tool for Social and Political Resistance

Narratives of Migration in African Literature

An exploration of how African writers depict migration, displacement, and identity in their works.

KEY TOPICS:

• Forced and Voluntary Migration in Literature • Memory and Belonging in Diasporic Narratives

African Literature in the 20th Century

A comprehensive examination of African literary traditions from oral storytelling to contemporary novels.

KEY TOPICS:

• Colonial and Post-colonial Literature

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African & Black Writings in Canada

War, Childhood, and Trauma in African Fiction

Literary Studies Quarterly • 2024

A critical analysis of the portrayal of child soldiers in African literature, examining themes of trauma, resilience, and the ethics of representation

The Poetics of Memory in African Diaspora Writing

Journal of Postcolonial Studies • 2023

An exploration of how African diaspora writers use memory as a narrative tool to reconstruct identity, history, and belonging.

Contemporary African Literature: A Critical Analysis

African Studies Review • 2022

An examination of emerging trends in contemporary African literature, focusing on themes of identity, globalization, and cultural preservation.

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Op-Eds

Gender and Power in African Storytelling

African Studies Review • 2025

An analysis of the role of gender in African oral and written narratives, exploring representations of women, masculinity, and societal expectations

Reimagining Nationhood in African Literature

Journal of African Literary Studies • 2024

A study of how contemporary African writers engage with themes of nationalism, decolonization, and the evolving concept of home.

Contemporary African Literature: A Critical Analysis

African Studies Review • 2023

An examination of emerging trends in contemporary African literature, focusing on themes of identity, globalization, and cultural preservation.