British Academy
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Oluwaseun Samuel Osadola
Senior Lecturer
Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts
Area of Specialization: African History and Material History
Biography
Dr. Oluwaseun Osadola is a lecturer in the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria. He was also a visiting researcher at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, where he was awarded the prestigious British Academy International Visiting Fellowship in 2023. His research interests broadly focus on Nigerian history, with particular attention to social, cultural, economic, and political developments, as well as the study of material culture and historical transformations.
Dr. Osadola is an active researcher whose scholarly contributions have appeared in reputable national and international journals. His works engage with significant historical questions, employing interdisciplinary approaches to explore issues relating to identity, society, heritage, and historical memory in Nigeria and beyond. Through his research and publications, he contributes to expanding knowledge on African historical experiences and the diverse processes that have shaped Nigerian societies.
Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Osadola is committed to mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, promoting critical historical inquiry, and encouraging innovative approaches to the study of history. His academic engagements, international research collaborations, and publications demonstrate his dedication to advancing historical scholarship and strengthening global conversations on African history.
Research Interests
Material culture and heritage studies, Developmental Studies, Benin-Ekiti Relations, Pre-colonial West African History
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti | 2020 |
| MA | University of Benin, Edo State | 2015 |
Awards
Grants
British Academy
Total Grant: EURO 26,477.00
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Selected Publications
Historical postulations and relativism in the context of Benin–Ekiti relations,
Authors: Osadola, O. S.
African Identities, • 2026
Open publicationMaterial objects as communicative archives in Yoruba oral culture: Aroko
Authors: Osadola, O. S.
African Identities • 2025
Open publicationThe Political Economy of Plunder: Reading the Looting Of Africa, Directed By Rehad Desai in a Global Context.
Authors: Osadola, O. S., Chukwukelue, C. U., Emenike, M. I., Oluwatukasi, E. B.,
Journal of African Foreign Affairs, Vol 12(No. 3) • 2025
Open publicationCultural Translation in Metal: Interpreting European Figures through Benin Kingdom’s Artistic Conventions.
Authors: Osadola, O.S., Oludemi, S.A., Isu, E.I., Babalola, D.A.,
African Journal of Religion, Philosophy and Culture Vol. 6, (No. 4), • 2025
Open publicationImperial Expansion, Cultural Exchange and Inter-Ethnic Diffusion in the Context of Benin Kingdom
Authors: Osadola, O. S. Olofinsao, O. M., & Ayedero, T. M
African Renaissance Vol. 22, (No. 3) • 2025
Open publicationLocal Conflict Management Strategies and Resilient Factors among selected Feuding Communities in Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Gbadeyan, O. J., Ettang, D., Oyebamiji S. I., Osadola, O. S., Ola, A. A., Odedokun, E. A., & Agidigbi, E. R
African Renaissance, Vol 21 (4) • 2024
Open publicationStrengthening women engagement in post-Conflict Peace-building in North-East Nigeria: An interrogation of the UN Resolution 1325
Authors: Gbadeyan, O. J., Ola, A. A., Osadola, O. S., & Ojo, O. M
Cogent Arts & Humanities, 11:1 • 2024
Mortality And Fertility In Sub-Sahara Africa: Investigating The Precautionary Measures In Nigeria, 1960s – C.1990s
Authors: Ochu, C. T, Osadola, O. S., Fadeyi, T. E., and Gbadeyan, O. J
Journal of Namibian Studies, Vol. 34 (1) • 2023
A Historical Analysis of the Mediation Efforts of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) During the Nigerian Civil War, 1967-1970
Authors: Osadola, O. S., Asiyanbi, S. B, Gbadeyan, O. J, Oludemi, S. A
Journal of Namibian Studies, Vol. 33 (3) • 2023
Healing the Wounds of Insurgency in the North East: Reflections on the Critical Roles of Women in Mediation and Peace- Building
Authors: Gbadeyan O. J. And Osadola, O. S,
Gender and Behaviour Journal, Vol. 21(2) • 2023
Military Regimes and Nigeria’s Economic Growth, 1966-1999,
Authors: Oyewale, P. O. and Osadola, O. S.
Journal of Social Economics Research Vol. 5, No. 1, • 2018
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
