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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

His research and teaching interests are multidisciplinary, situated at the intersection of Postcolonial Literatures, African/Black Diaspora Literatures, Child Soldier Narratives, War and Literature, Popular Culture, and Human Rights Issues. He has published essays and book chapters on African literature and sociopolitical issues, with a forthcoming monograph exploring literary representations of contemporary African child soldiers. His work, including articles, book chapters, and reviews, has appeared in various publications, engaging deeply with the literary and cultural productions of African and Black diaspora writers. His research and teaching celebrate epistemic differences, emphasizing the invaluable significance of knowledge systems that have historically been disparaged, sidelined, and undervalued

He employs a mixed teaching methodology that integrates technology, digital media interaction, lectures, student presentations, and group work. Continuously innovating with teaching strategies, assignments, and text selections, he prioritizes individual student perspectives in class discussions. His approach aims to foster students’ expressive abilities, enhance their capacity to generate and articulate ideas, and encourage critical engagement with information. Committed to making every class a meaningful and memorable experience, he uses storytelling as a tool to refine students' writing and critical thinking skills, helping them explore diverse perspectives on what it means to live in and experience the world in all its complexities and contradictions.

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