Saheed Adejumobi

Dr. Saheed Yinka Adejumobi is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Seattle University, with affiliations to the African and African American Studies Program and Film Studies. His academic work bridges historical analysis with interdisciplinary cultural studies, focusing on heritage, social relations, and their impact on development within the African diaspora.

He specializes in African and African American history, diaspora intellectual traditions, and utopian studies, examining their evolution in Atlantic modernity and Global South contexts. His research extends to contemporary manifestations in literary, film, visual, and sonic arts, as well as political movements.

• University of Lagos
• University of Oregon
• The University of Texas at Austin (Ph.D.)

Dr. Adejumobi has taught at institutions including The University of Texas at Austin, Wayne State University, and Zhejiang Normal University. His work emphasizes critical engagement with heritage and cultural narratives in global development.