Biography
Omolola Oluwasola has over a decade's experience as a journalist and media consultant before joining the academics, beginning her career with Guardian Newspapers, from where she moved to Punch Newspapers. She is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Ibadan from where she earned her first degree in Communication and Language Arts. She later obtained a Master's degree in Mass Communication from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). She left the media to join the services of the Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) in 2016, where she taught Media and Communication Studies courses for several years. She currently teaches Mass Communication at Federal University, Oye- Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria. A specialist in Digital Strategic/ Marketing Communication, Journalism, Development Communication and Media Studies Oluwasola is a PhD candidate in Communication and Language Arts (at the University of Ibadan) with keen research interest in digital/Strategic Marketing Communication. Oluwasola is a member of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN). She has written several articles in reputable international journals as well as chapters in learned books.
Research Interests
Digital Strategic / Marketing Communication
Media Studies
Communication and Netnography studies
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|
| M.Sc. Mass Communication | National Open University of Nigeria | 2015 |
| B.A. Communication and Language Arts | University of Ibadan | 2006 |
| OND | Federal Polytechnic Ibadan | 2001 |
Awards
ο Most Outstanding Lecturer of the year (2019), Media and Communication Studies department, Afe Babalola University. Ado-Ekiti. Nigeria.
Β· 2019 COMMSA
ο Most Outstanding Lecturer of the year (2020), Media and Communication Studies department, Afe Babalola University. Ado-Ekiti. Nigeria.
Β· 2020 COMMSA
ο Most Outstanding Lecturer of the year (2020), Media and Communication Studies department, Afe Babalola University. Ado-Ekiti. Nigeria.
Β· 2021 MACOSA
ο Faculty Examination Officer, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-date ο Level Adviser, 400 level, Mass communication students, FUOYE, 2022-2023, 2023-2024,2024-2025 academcc sessions. ο Level adviser, 100 level, Mass c
Prizes
ο First Position, 2020 United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization(UNESCO) Regional Global Media and Information Literacy Week
Β· 2020 UNESCO
ο Brigadier Abdulkarim Adisaβs Prize for Academic Excellence Overall Best Graduating Student, Communication and Language Arts Department, University of Ibadan (2006).
Β· 2006
ο Dr. Sybil L. James Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Communication and Language Arts.
Β· 2006
ο Remilekun Foundation Prize for Overall Best graduating female student, Communication and Language Arts Department, University of Ibadan (2006).
Β· 2006
ο Brigadier Abdulkarim Adisaβs Prize for Academic Excellence for Best final year project (2006).
Β· 2006
Membership of Professional Bodies
NIPR
Β· 2016-Date Associate Member
ο ) ο African Council for Communication Education (ACCE)
Β· 2017-date and 2020- date MEMBER
Association of Communication Scholars and Professional of Nigeria (ACSPN) ο Association of Media and Communication Researchers of Nigeria (AMCRON
Β· 2021 Member
Undergraduate Project Supervision
*Mac/2021* Name: Moyosade Deborah Oluwabusola Matric: Mac/2021/1116 Project Topic: Assessment of social marketing campaigns in preventing Drug abuse on Facebook: A study of FUOYE undergraduates Name: Ndubuisi Favour Amarachi Matric: Mac/2021/1117 Proj
Course Teaching
- Data Analysis in Communication Research -News writing and reporting - Introduction to Advertising - Advertising Media Planning - Advanced Docu
Professional Skill
Content Analysis, Netnography, Survey, Delphi, Media framing Studies, Interview, Investigative Journalism, Archival Research
Selected Publications
(a) Books and Book Chapters 1. Onayinka T. S., Oluwasola,O., Rufai, M.O., and Chinyere Mercy Ignatius, C. M. (2026). The politics of spectacle: Music and dance as election campaign strategies in Nigeria. In Musicking and Dancing Politics in Africa: Power,
