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Sola Adeyemi is an Associate Professor in Drama at the University of East Anglia's School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing. He specializes in World Theatre/s, African Studies, and Postcolonial Theatre, with a focus on African Theatre and Performance, Film and Media Studies, and Global South Studies. His research explores intersections of cultural identity, colonial legacy, and performance aesthetics. As President of the African Theatre Association (AfTA) from 2023–2027, he advocates for Pan-African theatre discourse. Recent activities include organizing conferences like 'New Trends in African Theatre since the Nobel in 1986: Celebrating Soyinka@90' and contributing to publications such as African Performance Review. His work bridges academic critique with practical engagement, emphasizing performance as a tool for social and cultural transformation.
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- Key Research Areas: Yorùbá performance practices, Femi Osofisan's dramatic ideology, intercultural performance, and postcolonial aesthetics.
Dr. Adeyemi has published extensively on African theatre history, including analyses of Soyinka, Osofisan, and Agboluaje. His articles often address how performance redefines cultural narratives, particularly in colonial/postcolonial contexts. He actively engages in international collaborations, evident through his editorial roles and media coverage (e.g., Nigerian Guardian interview).
- Grants/Advising: Accepting PhD students in African Theatre, Global South Studies, and related fields.
