Omofolabo Ajayi-Soyinka
An interdisciplinary scholar,
Omofolabo Ajayi-Soyinka’s teaching, research, and creative works encompass
theatre, literary and gender studies, including the theories that inform them.
Her works examine, discourses on power, gender, race, and nationality
especially in Africa and the Diaspora. Author of several books and chapters,
her recent publication is a co- edited collection of poems, "Reflections:
An Anthology of New Works by African Women Poets. (2013). Choreographer, and
dancer, she has worked with several playwrights, directors and given
performances both in Nigeria and internationally.
Ajayi-Soyinka’ recently retired from the University of Kansas, Lawrence where she was head of
faculty in the Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Theatre Department. She taught for many years in the Dramatic Arts Department at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria. As Professor emeritus, she continues to engage with research, publications and giving public lectures . She is currently working on 'Women in Lagos State,' her poetry collection, and exploring relationship between African migrants and African Americans.
Omofolabo Ajayi-Soyinka is an advocate amongst others for this year's edition of WSICE [Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange].
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