Our team
Meet Our Members
AIKRN Head
AIKRN Team
AIRKN Faculty Fellow
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
AIKRN Affiliate
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Associate Fellow
Abate Yesigat Taye
AIKRN Member
Abidemi Emman Oguntunji
Graduate Research Associate
ABIODUN OLALEKAN OWOADE
Graduate Research Associate
abiodun.owoade@lcu.edu.ng
Surname: Owoade.
First Name: Abiodun.
Middle Name: Olalekan
Date of birth: 31, December, 1965.
Nationality: Nigerian.
E-Mail
ABIOLA OPEMIPO TELLA
AIKRN Member
Abubakar Abdullahi
Associate Fellow
Adebayo Akinyemi
Faculty Fellow
Adebayo Stephen Adeyolanu
Graduate Research Associate
adebayoadeyolanu@gmail.com
Date of birth: 16th Nov., 1974
Pry. School Certificate: Sept., 1985
Senior School Certificate:
ADEMAKINWA, AGNES OGHENEOCHUKO
AIKRN Member
Adeola Funmilayo Odunuga
Faculty Fellow
odunugafa@aceondo.edu.ng
Adeola Funmilayo ODUNUGA is a seasoned music educator with more than three
Ajanaw Alemie Desta
AIKRN Member
Alexander Essien Timothy
Faculty Fellow
alexander.timothy@unical.edu.ng
I'm an Associate Professor of Language Arts Education and Deputy Director, Centre
AMOS YESUTANBUL NKPEEBO
AIKRN Member
Anitah-Kitengo
AIKRN Member
Anthony Diala
Postdoctoral Fellow
adiala@uwc.ac.za
Anthony C. Diala is a professor of African legal pluralism and the
Anthony Oboite Solomon
AIKRN Member
Anthony UGBOJA
Graduate Research Associate
ugboja.a@ksu.edu.ng
Anthony Ugboja, PhD
Department of Arts Education
Prince Abubakar Audi University, Anyigba, Nigeria.
Research focus:
Apil Jenifer
Graduate Research Associate
jenieapil@gamil.com
I am a 37 year old female Ugandan with over 10 years
Araba A Z Osei-Tutu
AIKRN Member
ARINANYE FAITH
Graduate Research Associate
arinanyefaith15582@gamil.com
NAME: FAITH ARINANYE
EMAIL:arinanyefaith15582@gamil.comHAP
TELL:+256773465462
FATHER'S ANAME : MUSADAY SHEM KAKUHIKIRE
Asiimwe Florence
AIKRN Member
Atuhaire Baseka Patience
Undergraduate Research Associate
atuhairebasekapatience@gmail.com
Patience is a young SDG advocate that desires to explore, enjoy and
Audu Liberty Oseni
Graduate Research Associate
Ayodele Oloko
AIKRN Member
Bernard Aristide Bitouga Ph.D
AIKRN Member
Bisola Henrietta Oladapo
Graduate Research Associate
boladapo218494@stu.ui.edu.ng
Henrietta Oladapo is a PhD student at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria,
Bizo Luviwe Bomela
Graduate Research Associate
Bizo Luviwe Bomela is graduate of both the University of Fort Hare
Bolanle Oluwatosin Oyeleye
Associate Fellow
oyeleye.bolanle@bouesti.edu.ng
I am Dr Bolanle.O. Oyeleye, from Nigeria. I am a lecturer in
BUSHURA AFOLABI AROYEWUN
Faculty Fellow
aaroyewun@unilag.edu.ng
Dr. Bushura Afolabi Aroyewun is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at
Celina Onyawoibi Aju-Ameh
Faculty Fellow
linaaju@yahoo.com
Celina Aju-Ameh is a lecturer in the department of Biological Sciences, Faculty
Chiedozie Ifeanyichukwu Atuonwu
Faculty Fellow
dozieatuonwu@gmail.com
Dr.Chiedozie Ifeanyichukwu Atuonwu is a Principal Research Fellow /Coordinator, International Collaborations at
Chikezirim Nwoke
AIKRN Member
Chinedu Chukwudi Egwuatu
Graduate Research Associate
ccegwuatu@gmail.com
Chinedu C. Egwuatu, is a Graduate Assistant and a Research Fellow at
Daniel Clement Unachukwu
Graduate Research Associate
daniel.unachukwu.pg92715@unn.edu.ng
Daniel Clement Unachukwu is a Postgraduate student in the Department of Religion
Daniel Mekonnen Yilma
Faculty Fellow
dmekonnen37@yahoo.com
Daniel Mekonnen Yilma is an Assistant Professor of Peace and Security Studies
Daouda KOLA
Graduate Research Associate
koladaouda1@gmail.com
I'm KOLA Daouda, an Engineer in Water and Forestry, Specialist on indigenous
Deborah Ebute Jonathan
AIKRN Member
Dr Jabulile Mzimela
AIKRN Member
DR MARTINS U. E. TUGBOKOROWEI
AIKRN Member
Dr Omotade ADEGBINDIN
AIKRN Member
Dr Samuel Kayode OLALEYE
AIKRN Member
Dr Samuel Oluwasanmi BABALOLA
Faculty Fellow
Dr Shadrach Teryila Ukuma
Faculty Fellow
Dr. Abdeslam Badre
AIKRN Member
Dr. Abubakar Yakubu
AIKRN Member
Dr. Ademola Lukman Lawal
AIKRN Member
Dr. Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude
AIKRN Member
Dr. Anwanauyi Henry Ibok
Faculty Fellow
Dr. AYOBADE Adebowale
AIKRN Member
Dr. Boniphace Shimba Francis
AIKRN Member
Dr. Chika Esiobu
AIKRN Member
Dr. Damilola Taiye Agbalajobi
AIKRN Member
Dr. Dickson Ajisafe
AIKRN Member
Dr. Elia Mwanga
AIKRN Member
Dr. Evelyn Kipkosgei
AIKRN Member
Dr. Friday Aworawo
AIKRN Member
Dr. Isaac Kipsang Tarus
AIKRN Member
Dr. Joan Wakasa Murumba
AIKRN Member
Dr. Judith Irene Nagasha
AIKRN Member
Dr. Kennedy Manduna
AIKRN Member
Dr. Kialee Nyiayaana
AIKRN Member
Dr. Lawrencce Laury Ocen
AIKRN Member
Dr. Lebogang Disele-Pitso
Faculty Fellow
Dr. Logan Cochrane
AIKRN Member
Dr. Mubarak Tukur
Faculty Fellow
DR. MUHIDEEN ADEWALE OLADEJO
AIKRN Member
Dr. Munyaradzi Saruchera
AIKRN Member
Dr. Nathaniel Omilani
Faculty Fellow
Dr. NNAEMEKA, IFEOMA JOSEPHINE
Post-doctoral Fellow
Dr. Olatayo George Olayeye.
AIKRN Member
Dr. Olayinka Oyeleye
AIKRN Member
Dr. Oluwabunmi Bakare-Fatungase
AIKRN Member
Dr. Oluwafunmilayo Olarewaju Aminu
AIKRN Member
Dr. Omolade Adeyemi
AIKRN Member
Dr. Onoyona-Ekeocha Isoken E
Affiliate
Dr. Raymond Mugandani
AIKRN Member
Dr. Rehema Kilonzo
AIKRN Member
Dr. Sirah Barisua
AIKRN Member
Dr. Sophia Vivian Adeyeye
AIKRN Member
Dr. Takele Merid Afessa
Affiliate
Dr. TAOFEEK ADEJARE OWOSENI
AIKRN Member
Dr. TJive Lubbungu
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Dr. Tolulope Victoria Gbadamosi
AIKRN Member
Dr. Vincent Eseoghene Efebeh
AIKRN Member
Dr. Zainab Monisola Olaitan
AIKRN Member
Dulo Nyaoro
AIKRN Member
Edward Muzondo
Faculty Fellow
edwardmuzondo@gmail.com
Edward Muzondo is a professionally trained and licensed social worker from Zimbabwe.
Edward Muzondo
Graduate Research Associate
edwardmuzondo@gmail.com
Edward Muzondo is a licensed social worker with career path that spans
Ekisah Hermann Ebizimor
AIKRN Member
Emmanuel Remi Aiyede
Faculty Fellow
Esther Nkhukhu-Orlando
Faculty Fellow
nkhukhu@yahoo.co.uk
Dr Esther Nkhukhu-Orlando is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at
Eugenia Anderson
Postdoctoral Fellow
amaeugenia24@gmail.com
I am an adjunct lecturer and gender historian affiliated to the Department
Gloria BOKO epse AGBO
Postdoctoral Fellow
stephaniebokoagbo@gmail.com
As a researcher, I have a particular interest in issues relating to
Godwin Onuoha
AIKRN Member
Hellen Naigaga
Graduate Research Associate
HRH Princess Palesa kambule
AIKRN Member
Ibeku Chiemela Imelda
Graduate Research Associate
melabeks@yahoo.com
Chiemela Imelda Ibeku was born on 11th of October, in Umuahia, Abia
Idogbe, Ibukunoluwa Moses
Graduate Research Associate
Isaac Kipsang Tarus
Associate Fellow
Isaac Oluwadare Durowade
Faculty Fellow
Isoken Erhowo Onoyona-Ekeocha
Affiliate
ekeochasoky@gmail.com
Isoken Onoyona-Ekeocha is an independent researcher who holds a PhD from the
JOEL KANGAWO
Graduate Research Associate
joelkangawo@gmail.com
Joel Kangawo is a dedicated social educator and Public Administration professional. With
John Mary Kanyamurwa
AIKRN Member
Jonathan Tabalanga
Graduate Research Associate
jtabalanga@ucu.ac.ug
Jonathan Tabalanga is a graduate of a Masters of Arts in international
Kgomotso Komane
Graduate Research Associate
kaaykaay.msmxne@gmail.com
Ms. Kgomotso Komane is a second-year PhD candidate in International Relations at
Khangelani Moyo
Affiliate
kmoyo08@gmail.com
Dr Khangelani Moyo is a Senior Lecturer in the department of Sociology,
Knowledge Mwonzora
Postdoctoral Fellow
Kola-Ajibade
Postdoctoral Fellow
ibukunkolaajibade@gmail.com
Dr. Ibukun Rita Kola-Ajibade holds a PhD in Biochemistry with a specialization
Kris Nystrom
AIKRN Member
Kutloano Mailula
Graduate Research Associate
kutloanommalenake@gmail.com
Kutloano Mailula is an independent research consultant providing research services to graduate
Kwashirai Zvokuomba
Associate Fellow
zvokuombak@gmail.com
Kwashirai Zvokuomba is a social scientist who deploys sociological lenses to interrogate
Lameck KACHENA
Graduate Research Associate
kachenalameck@gmail.com
Mr. Lameck Kachena is an environmental anthropologist with over five years of
Lethiwe Zondo
AIKRN Member
Luqman Muraina
Graduate Research Associate
Madu-Nwaigwe Nmesomachi Chinaza
Graduate Research Associate
Mark Obure Morang'a
Graduate Research Associate
oburemark@gmail.com
Mark Obure-Morang'a is a professionally trained educator, and researcher with an excellent
MARTINA OMORODION
Affiliate
omorodion.martina@gmail.com
Martina Omorodion is a theatre artist, creative writer and researcher. She holds
Mary Allay
AIKRN Member
Mashford Zenda
Postdoctoral Fellow
mzenda@uj.ac.za
Mashford Zenda is a highly qualified individual with extensive experience in agriculture,
Mausi Bokoh Ajoviyon
Graduate Research Associate
mausi.bokoh@lasu.edu.ng
Lecturer
Lagos State University
Department of Library and Information Science
School of Library, Archival and
McNUlty Grant
Affiliate
grant@mcnulty.co.za
Grant runs iAfrika Digital, which is making the web more African, one
Millicent Jepleting
AIKRN Member
Millicent Jepleting
Graduate Research Associate
Mompati Vincent Chakale
AIKRN Member
Mrs Ogedegbe Ekuetafia Hope
AIKRN Member
Mucunguzi Sam
Graduate Research Associate
samzoo2014@gmail.com
Mucunguzi Sam is social development expert currently finalizing his master of Public
Musinguzi Enos
Graduate Research Associate
musinguzienos97@gmail.com
Name:Enos Musinguzi
A Master Student : Kyambogo University
Current Occupation: Marketing Manager at Mbabule
Mustapha Isa
Graduate Research Associate
mustaphaisa984@gmail.com
I am a graduate research associate at the Institute of African Studies,
Mutale T. Mazimba
Postdoctoral Fellow
mazimbakaunda@yahoo.com
Dr Mutale T. Mazimba is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the International Studies
mwebesa rwebugisa
Graduate Research Associate
Natacha Ngoie
AIKRN Member
Ndirangu Ngunjiri
AIKRN Member
Nerisa Kamar
AIKRN Member
Ntombizengcebo Maphanga
AIKRN Member
OGUNBAYO OLUSOLA OLANIYI
Faculty Fellow
oogunbayo@unilag.edu.ng
Olusola Ogunbayo, Ph.D., teaches African and British poetry at the Department of
Olanike Onimisi
AIKRN Member
Oludayo John Bamgbose
Graduate Research Associate
oludaryor@yahoo.com
Oludayo, a trained attorney-at-law and law librarian is currently a doctoral student
Oluranti Mopelola Lawal
AIKRN Member
Oluwabusolami Oluwajulugbe
AIKRN Member
Oluwaseun Olanrewaju
Graduate Research Associate
oluwaseun.olanrewaju@plymouth.ac.uk
I am a researcher with degrees in Law, International Relations and Politics.
Oluwatofunmi Temitope Idowu-Davies
Graduate Research Associate
oluwatofunmidavies@gmail.com
I am a religious scholar who is well equipped with the requisite
Oluwatosin Grace Abidoye
Graduate Research Associate
Oluwatoyin Olokodana-James, Ph.D
AIKRN Member
Oluyemisi Majebi
AIKRN Member
OMOWUMI ASUBIARO DADA
AIKRN Member
Onias Hlungwani
Affiliate
ohlungwani@gmail.com
Onias Hlungwani is development practitioner with more than 10 years’ experience working
Oreoluwa Idris Adesanya
AIKRN Member
OSBORN KABINGU MUTAPA
AIKRN Member
OYIBO, Nelson
Postdoctoral Fellow
gatewaysharpsharp@gmail.com
I hold a PhD in African Oral Literature with a specialization in
Oziomachukwu Ajemba
Faculty Fellow
oziomachukwuajemba@gmail.com
I am Dr Oziomachukwu Akunna Ajemba, department of English Language and Literature
Philip Akoje
Graduate Research Associate
pakoje@brocku.ca
Philip Akoje is a PhD student in Interdisciplinary Humanities at Brock University,
Phineas Magwati
AIKRN Member
Prof Adeshina Afolayan
AIKRN Member
Prof. Ambrose T. Kessy
AIKRN Member
Prof. Callistar Obi
AIKRN Member
Prof. Chambi Chachage
AIKRN Member
Prof. Edwards Alademerin
AIKRN Member
Prof. Emmanuel Salau
Associate Fellow
Prof. Faustin Gasheja
AIKRN Member
Prof. Inocent Moyo
AIKRN Member
Prof. Joseph Wilson
AIKRN Member
Prof. Mamadou Drame Fastef
AIKRN Member
Prof. Mary Boatemaa Setrana
AIKRN Member
Prof. Samuel Oloruntoba
International Coordinator
Prof. Samuel Olufemi Adedeji
Faculty Fellow
Professor Edith Phaswana
AIKRN Member
Professor Kayode Eesuola
AIKRN Member
Promise Komene Abanee
Affiliate
pskomene@yahoo.com
Name: Promise Komene Abanee
Organisation: African Indigenous Foundation For Energy and Sustainable Development
(AIFES),
Reuben Twinomujuni
Graduate Research Associate
reubentwins@gmail.com
Reuben Twinomujuni currently serves as the Principal Communications Officer at Kyambogo University
Richard Levi Raber
Affiliate
richardraber93@gmail.com
Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
AIKRN Member
Saizi Salim Katete Kimu
Graduate Research Associate
saizikimu@gmail.com
He was born on 28th October 1982 in a family of 10
SCORAH TUMWEBAZE
AIKRN Member
Sika Kudjawu
AIKRN Member
SIKIRU OLUSOLA OLOREDE
Graduate Research Associate
dynamicscholar4life@gmail.com
Sikiru Olusola Olorede is a specialist in Military History and Security Studies.
Stephen Olugbade
AIKRN Member
Tani Emmanuel Lukong
Faculty Fellow
elukongt@gmail.com
Dr. Tani Emmanuel Lukong is a practicing Educational/Cultural Psychologist in the Department
Temitayo Eniola Omigbule
Graduate Research Associate
Thomson Odoki Mangeni
Graduate Research Associate
tbomangeni@gmail.com
Thomson Odoki Mangeni is a Social Worker and Programme Planning and Management
Tshidi Molefe
AIKRN Member
winny seroney
Undergraduate Research Associate
Yousif Gilo Omod
Affiliate
gilo337@gmail.com
Yousif Gilo Omod is a lecturer at the Department of Psychology
within the
ZAINAB BELLO
Graduate Research Associate
bellozainab55@yahoo.com
Bello Zainab is an academic staff member at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Olanrewaju Ojo Emupenne
Associate Fellow
Email
emupenne@gmail.com
Ifunanya Madufor
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
Email
i.madufor@uea.ac.uk
Jerusha Kusiima Prudence
AIKRN Affiliate
Email
makusiimaprudence@gmail.com
Komugisha Sharon
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
Email
komugishasharon40@gmail.com
Namanya Lindalofu
AIKRN Affiliate
Email
linderloph@gmail.com
Solomon Okunade
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
Email
sokunade@chrislanduniversity.edu.ng
Serugga Matovu Godfrey
AIKRN Affiliate
Email
matovugodfrey444@gmail.com
Joseph Olufemi Owootomo
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
Email
olufemiadeowo@gmail.com
Onalenna Gwate
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
Email
ogwate@lsu.ac.zw
BENARD MUBIRU
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
Email
bnrdmubiru@gmail.com
Khadijat Olanrewaju
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
Email
khadijat.olanrewaju@uniosun.edu.ng
Abosede Omowumi Babatunde
Associate Fellow
bose_babatunde@yahoo.co.uk
Abosede Omowumi Babatunde is a Professor at the Centre for Peace and
Adams Ovie IYIOLA
Affiliate
adams.iyiola@uniosun.edu.ng
Adams Ovie IYIOLA (mFs, Afs, MANIFS) is a PhD holder in Fisheries
Adeoti Damilola Adedeji
Graduate Research Associate
adeotidamilolaadedeji@gmail.com
B.A, M.A,Yorùbá: Unibadan| Doctoral Student|Language Instructor & Teaching Assistant| Translator| Broadcaster| Writer & Editor |Public Relation
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I'm a lover of the indigenous language and culture and I believe
Afsheen Hassan Rathore
Faculty Fellow
afsheen.hassan@superior.edu.pk
Fueled by a passion to create lasting value for humanity, I dedicate
Akalewold Fedilu Mohammed
Affiliate
akalewold2005@gmail.com
Akalewold Fedilu is an assistant professor at Hawassa University, Ethiopia. He holds
Akoje Humphrey peter
Affiliate
humphreyakoje@gmail.com
I'm Akoje Humphrey peter from Africa, Nigeria born in kogi state, igala
ALLAN TAPIWA MAGANGA
Postdoctoral Fellow
magangaa@staff.msu.ac.zw
Allan T. Maganga holds a Ph.D from the University of South Africa
ALLEN REGINE ILADO
Graduate Research Associate
iladoallen2018@gmail.com
I am a young, disciplined, patient, social, determined, self motivated, open minded,
Anne Dieujuste
Undergraduate Research Associate
annedieujuste@cmail.carleton.ca
My name is Anne Dieujuste, a first-generation, fourth-year university student at Carleton
APHIOS NENDUVA
Faculty Fellow
gbarigye@kab.ac.ug
Aphios Nenduva holds a PhD in Languages, Linguistics and literature from the
AUGUSTINE SISAGALI LUMWANGA
Postdoctoral Fellow
augustine.lumwanga@gmail.com
Lumwanga Augustine Sisagali is a Lecturer in the School of Humanities and
Bernedette Muthien
Associate Fellow
info@engender.org.za
For over twenty years Bernedette Muthien has held executive and senior management
Bimbo L. Fafowora
Postdoctoral Fellow
bimbo.fafowora@ru.ac.za
Bimbo L. Fafowora is a postdoctoral research fellow at the School of
Blessing Tomoloju
Postdoctoral Fellow
tomolojublessing@gmail.com
I am a dedicated researcher with a passion for exploring African indigenous
Bolanle Oluwatosin OYELEYE
Associate Fellow
oyeleyebola4@gmail.com
Dr. Bolanle Oluwatosin OYELEYE is a lecturer in Bamidele Olumilua University of
BWENGYE PETER
Graduate Research Associate
bwengyepeter8@gmail.com
Bwengye Peter
Bwengye Peter is a passionate journalist and media professional with a
Celine Onyawoibi Aju
Graduate Research Associate
celineaju@gmail.com
A graduate of Public Policy & Management from Corvinus University, Celine combines
Chimaobim Ijeoma Enendu
Graduate Research Associate
jayenendu@gmail.com
Chimaobim Ijeoma Enendu is a lecturer in the Department of Business Education
Chubeka Nadia Kauleza
Graduate Research Associate
kaulezachubeka@gmail.com
I am a young African woman who is rooted in her African
Daniel Salau Rogei
Postdoctoral Fellow
salaurogei@cmail.carleton.ca
Daniel Rogei holds a doctorate in Anthropology from Carleton University, Canada. His
Dlamini-Simelane
Graduate Research Associate
lwebusi@gmail.com
I am an anthropologist from Eswatini with a PhD on critical global
Ebenezer Osei Jones
Faculty Fellow
jonesose22@yahoo.co
Ebenezer Osei Jones has expertise in Social, Educational, and Agricultural Development With
Elsie Bokaba
Graduate Research Associate
Emmanuel Ofuasia
Faculty Fellow
ofuasia.emma@gmail.com
Emmanuel Ofuasia received his PhD from Lagos State University in 2023. Before
Ester Erasto
Faculty Fellow
erastoester98@gmail.com
Ester Mesioyo Erasto is a Tanzanian Human Resources professional born on 4th
Evelyn Namakula B. M.
Faculty Fellow
Evelyn.Mayanja@carleton.ca
Evelyn is an interdisciplinary scholar passionate about global peace and security, with
Gabriel Bell-Gam
Associate Fellow
gabnegin@gmail.com
Bell-Gam photo documents and preserve endangered cultural heritages in southern Nigeria through
GABRIEL HABIYAREMYE
Associate Fellow
gabrielhabiyaremye@cunet.carleton.ca
Gabriel completed a postdoc research fellowship at Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University
Geoffrey Nwaka
Faculty Fellow
ginwaka@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng
Geoffrey I. Nwaka, MA (Birmingham), PhD (Dalhousie) is Professor of History and
Gilbert Baase Adum
Graduate Research Associate
gilbert.adum@usask.ca
Gilbert Baase Adum is an Indigenous Kassena conservationist from Ghana, West Africa.
Godfrey Barigye
Associate Fellow
gbarigye@kab.ac.ug
Dr Prof Barigye Godfrey holds a PhD of Mbarara University of Science
Grace Ogunleye
Graduate Research Associate
ogunleyegrace4@gmail.com
Grace Ogunleye is passionate about African philosophy,knowledge production and Philosophy of education.
Gudisa Neme Merga
Affiliate
gudisaneme7@gmail.com
I hold a Master's degree in Indigenous Studies from Dilla University in
Hertha Kasiku Haikera
Faculty Fellow
hhaikera@unam.na
Hertha Kasiku Haikera is nurse/midwife, currently working as a lecturer and researcher
IDAKWO Blessing Elakeche
Graduate Research Associate
idakwoblessing@gmail.com
My name is Blessing Elakeche IDAKWO.
I hold a bachelors degree in public
Ijeoma Ann Ibeku
Postdoctoral Fellow
ijeoma.ibeku@fuoye.edu.ng
Ijeoma Ann Ibeku graduated from Abia University for her Bachelor’s degree, obtained
Israel Adeniyi
Graduate Research Associate
isrealadeniyi13@gmail.com
My research focuses on ecomusicological ,indigenous and Anthropological solutions to environmental crisis
JOHN TERIA NG'ASIKE
Faculty Fellow
ngasike@gmail.com
Dr. John Teria Ng'asike is an educationist, a curriculum specialist, and a
Josiah Taru
Associate Fellow
jt100@rice.edu
Josiah is an anthropologist with interest in knowledge production, pedagogy and Indigenous
Joy Karinge
Graduate Research Associate
joykaringe@cmail.carleton.ca
Joy Nyokabi Karinge is a writer, researcher, and scholar activist. She is
Julie Witmer
Associate Fellow
julie.witmer@mac.com
Julie has over twenty years of integrated performance management and program evaluation
Kainos Mverecha
Affiliate
kmverecha@gmail.com
Dr Mverecha Kainos is a sociologist with research interests in Indigenous Knowledge
Kanyingi Benson Waiganjo
Faculty Fellow
kanyingibenson@gmail.com
Kanyingi Benson is a historian and lecturer at the University of Embu,
Kehinde Amao Glory
Graduate Research Associate
Kehindeglory4@gmail.com
Kehinde Amao is a recent graduate in Agricultural Economics from Obafemi Awolowo
keitumetse Mabole
Graduate Research Associate
keitumetse.mabole.2022@mumail.ie
Keitumetse Mabole (4th Year PhD student) Department & Adult & Community Education)
Kenenisa Abdisa Kuse
Graduate Research Associate
abdisakenenisa40@gmail.com
We provide good statistical evidence!
KIIZA MATU DEMMIELE
Graduate Research Associate
dmkkiiza@gmail.com
is a Doctoral researcher in public Health at Bishop Stuart University Mbarara.
He
Kwazinkosi Sibanda
Graduate Research Associate
dawuza@gmail.com
Kwazinkosi Sibanda is a PhD candidate in the Department of Development Studies
Lillian Duru
Graduate Research Associate
lillianduru@gmail.com
Hello, my name is Lillian. I am excited to join this network
Mabel Lum Shu
Affiliate
julie.witmer@mac.com
Julie has over twenty years of integrated performance management and program evaluation
Macera Ndambi
Undergraduate Research Associate
macera.ndambi@gmail.com
I am a fifth-year undergraduate student majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Maureen Kizza Lugolobi
Graduate Research Associate
kizza.maureen@gmail.com
Highly skilled Macroeconomist, Policy analysis, Energy Economist and data management professional.
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Michael Mitchell Omoruyi Ehizuelen
Associate Fellow
mmacroe@yahoo.com
Monnaruri Zacharia Diratsagae
Faculty Fellow
monnaruri.diratsagae@nwu.ac.za
Monnaruri Diratsagae is a Lecturer in Indigenous Knowledge Systems at North-West University.
Moorosi Leshoele
Faculty Fellow
adams.iyiola@uniosun.edu.ng
Moorosi holds a PhD in Development Studies from University of South Africa
Moses Offor
Postdoctoral Fellow
offormosesdestiny@gmail.com
Muwanga-zake Johnnie wycliffe frank
Postdoctoral Fellow
Mwayi Lusaka
Associate Fellow
lusaka.m@mzuni.ac.mw
Mwayi Lusaka obtained his PhD in History, focusing on heritage issues, from
Naa Korkor Leeyoo Watson-Nortey
Postdoctoral Fellow
nklwatson-nortey@uew.edu.gh
Naa Korkor is interested in studying rhetoric and traditional African communication, political
Nantege Josephine
Graduate Research Associate
josephinenantege4@gmail.com
Nantege Josephine is a Ugandan citizen, a protagonist by character, an outspoken,
Numbara Deebii
Associate Fellow
numbarakomene@gmail.com
Nurudeen Samuel Lawal
Postdoctoral Fellow
nslawal@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Dr. Nurudeen Samuel Lawal is a highly motivated and results-oriented researcher and
Nwanodi, Simon.Chinaka
Graduate Research Associate
simonnwanodi2019@gmail.com
Nwanodi Simon Chinaka, is a holder of Ph. D., Degree in Peace
Olanike Sekinat Adelakun
Postdoctoral Fellow
nikegolden@yahoo.com
Dr. Olanike Adelakun is an Associate Professor of Law at Lead City
Oluwatosin Sunday Orodiran
Graduate Research Associate
oluwatosinsundayorodiran@gmail.com
Oluwatosin Sunday Orodiran is a linguist specializing in language documentation, computational linguistics,
Oluyomi Stephen Adeyemi
Faculty Fellow
oluyomiadeyemi@gmail.com
OS Adeyemi is a professor of biochemistry, with a research focus on
Patrick Dzimiri
Faculty Fellow
patrick.dzimiri@univen.ac.za
Prof Patrick Dzimiri is an Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations
Paul Little
Affiliate
paulelittle@hotmail.com
Paul E. Little, Ph.D. in Anthropology (University of Brasilia), is a specialist
PETER SANJO ADEWALE
Faculty Fellow
peter.adewale@uniosun.edu.ng
Peter Adewale is a dynamic young man with fine instincts and intellects.
Philip Ibukun OYEDAPO
Graduate Research Associate
ibukunp@gmail.com
Early Childhood Education/Researcher/Data Analyst/Information Communication Technology in Early Childhood Education and Professional
Precious Oghale Diagboya
Postdoctoral Fellow
preciousdey@gmail.com
Precious Oghale Diagboya, Philosopher by training, from University of Ibadan and is
Rosemary Anaele
Affiliate
anaelerosemary@gmail.com
Dr. Rosemary Anaele’s research interest is on Nigeria’s Foreign Policy, International Relations,
Rosemary Nakijoba
Postdoctoral Fellow
rnakijoba@mru.ac.ug
Assoc. Professor Rosemary Nakijoba is the Dean and Senior Lecturer in the
Sarah George
Graduate Research Associate
sarahgeorge3@cmail.carleton.ca
Sarah George is a doctoral student in the department of Sociology and
Stephania Aderonke Olanrewaju
Graduate Research Associate
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Stephania Aderonke Olanrewaju is a Graduate Assistant at the University of Ilesa,
sylvester kohol
Postdoctoral Fellow
Teele Bernard Matsoso
Graduate Research Associate
s223178352@deakin.edu.au
Teele Bernard Matsoso is currently pursuing a PhD in Inclusive Education at
Teferi Tafa
Faculty Fellow
tafenug@gmail.com
Teferi Tafa (PhD) is Assistant Professor at University of Northwestern, Minnesota. He
Terngu Sylvanus Nomishan
Faculty Fellow
terngu.nomishan@fulokoja.edu.ng
Terngu Sylvanus Nomishan holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in archaeology from Ahmadu
Theshaya Naidoo
Graduate Research Associate
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Theshaya is a PhD (Law) Candidate at the University of KwaZulu Natal,
Tom Kwanya
Faculty Fellow
tkwanya@tukenya.ac.ke
Tom Kwanya is a professor in the Department of Information and Knowledge
Tumwesigye Wilberforce
Graduate Research Associate
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Umar Adam
Graduate Research Associate
umar.adam@lasu.edu.ng
Umar Adam is an accomplished academic and researcher based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Usman Ahmed
Associate Fellow
uthmasan01@fukashere.edu.ng
Dr. Usman Ahmed BSc. (ABU), MSc (NSUK) PhD (BUK), Head of Department,
Wale Ketiku
Associate Fellow
Wambua Muindi
Graduate Research Associate
wambuamuindi20@gmail.com
Wambua Muindi is a final-year MA literature student at the University of
Wincharles Coker
Faculty Fellow
wcoker@ucc.edu.gh
Wincharles Coker (PhD, 2016, Michigan) is a Senior Lecturer at the Department
winny seroney
Graduate Research Associate
winnyseroney7@gmail.com
Senior Librarian, Kenyatta University
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Yahaya Hills Kagali Sekagya
Postdoctoral Fellow
ysekagya@gmail.com
Dr. Sekagya Yahaya Hills (Kagali III) is a PhD Fellow with Mbarara
Kaothar Idris-Adeniyi
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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kaothar.idris-adeniyi@uniosun.edu.ng
Ndirangu Ngunjiri
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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ndirangungu@gmail.com
Justine Chinoperekweyi
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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justine@centreold.com
ANTHONIA TAYE ODELEYE
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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aodeleye@unilag.edu.ng
Yasin Mohammed Ruffo
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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yasin.mohammed@aau.edu.et
Yvonne Tarus
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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Miracle kasolo Veronica
AIKRN Affiliate
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mikaveronica420@gmail.com
Chiedozie Atuonwu
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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dozieatuonwu@gmail.com
CHRISTIAN MURAGIJIMANA
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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chrimura@uef.fi
Baniyelme Zoogah
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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zoogahb@mcmaster.ca
Onalenna Gwate
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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onalennag37@gmail.com
Matthew Akinwande
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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akinwandematthew20@gmail.com
Bulami Edward Fonyuy
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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bulamiedu@yahoo.com
Alaba Ogwumike
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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sayfavour@yahoo.com
Gul khanda Baloch
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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Freedman Delali Woledzi
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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wfreedmandelali@gmail.com
Funmilayo Juliana Afolabi
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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afolabif@oauife.edu.ng
Terra Yuqian Zhang
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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yuqianz8@illinois.edu
Ruth Mbabazi
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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rmbabazi@kab.ac.ug
Maliamungu Habib Uthuman
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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maliamunguhabib@gmail.com
Dostin Lakika
Associate Fellow
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dostinlakika24@gmail.com
Rodwell Kumbirai Wuta
Associate Fellow
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rodwellwuta@gmail.com
Israel Adeniyi
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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isrealadeniyi13@gmail.com
Husein Inusah
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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hinusah@ucc.edu.gh
Prossy Kuteesa
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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prossynkuteesa@gmail.com
Winnie Bedigen
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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w.bedigen@leeds.ac.uk
HAIRAT BUKOLA YUSUF
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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hbyusuf.tpa@buk.edu.ng
Edward Muzondo
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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edwardmuzondo@gmail.com
Ginbar Negera
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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ginbar.negera@astu.edu.et
Zadock Oyoolo
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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zadomuku@gmail.com
Samah Ali Abdo Yousef
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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samahaliabdo@gmail.com
Sunday Awolaoye
AIKRN Affiliate
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awolaoyesop@gmail.com
Ademola Atanda
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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ademolui@gmail.com
Dereje Fufa
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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fufad836@gmail.com
Victoria Atinuke Olujimi
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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olujimivictoria8@gmail.com
PRISCILLA WILSON
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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priscylight@gmail.com
marie-pierre leroux
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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leroux.marie-pierre@uqam.ca
ISOKEN ONOYONA-EKEOCHA
AIKRN Affiliate
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ekeochasoky@gmail.com
Osinachi K Ezema
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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osinachiezema@gmail.com
Alfred Fana Tsikati
AIKRN Affiliate
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fanaalfred@gmail.com
Augustine Sisagali Lumwanga
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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augustine.lumwanga@gmail.com
Clement Akangbe
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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akangbeclem@gmail.com
Daniel Iweze
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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daniel.iweze@uniben.edu
Caroline KATUMA
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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carolinekatuma@gmail.com
Ofentse Ngake
AIKRN Affiliate
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theo.ngake@nwu.ac.za
Lerato Chondoma
AIKRN Affiliate
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lerato.chondoma@acadiau.ca
BRIGHT ZORBARI-NWITAMBU
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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makorobright@gmail.com
Baridole David Nwiado
Associate Fellow
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baridolej@gmail.com
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SIMON NWANODI
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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simonnwanodi2019@gmail.com
ADELAJA ODUKOYA
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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lajaodukoya2017@gmail.com
Selma Shiyoka
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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25643533@sun.ac.za
Anna Zgambo
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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annazgambo@gmail.com
Maimouna SIDIBE
AIKRN Affiliate
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sidibemai45@gmail.com
Tigist Mateos Husen
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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tgmateos@gmail.com
Adijat Jimoh
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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adijat.oj@gmail.com
Zigju Baye
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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zigjudemissie@gmail.com
Kidist Worku
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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fikre.kidist1@gmail.com
Moyra Keane
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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moyrakeane9@gmail.com
Dorcas Nyamanya
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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nyamanyad@yahoo.com
Moustakimou SIBABI
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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fannysibabi@gmail.com
Rhoda Maadakti Akumbomi
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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rhoakumbomi@gmail.com
Tété Pérugine AKOTON
AIKRN Affiliate
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mangrovelito@gmail.com
Catherine Kaku
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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kkenyi2011@gmail.com
Isabelle TOKANNOU
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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isabelletokannou@gmail.com
Julien Che
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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julibebe84@gmail.com
Angela Ayimbire
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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angela.ayimbire@knust.edu.gh
Araba Osei-Tutu
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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aazosei-tutu@ug.edu.gh
Baba Lamfe
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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bconsciencelamfe@gmail.com
PHILIP UKATA
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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ukata4mephilip@yahoo.com
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Stevens Aguto Odongoh
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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aguto.odongoh@mak.ac.ug
Alfred Nuwamanya
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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nuwamanyaka@gmail.com
Gudisa Neme Merga
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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gudisa.neme@bhu.edu.et
Kenneth Abong
AIKRN Affiliate
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kenneth.abong@aku.edu
Adam Adebayo Sirajudeen
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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sirajudeenadebayoadam@gmail.com
ADEBOLA OLATOYE
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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adebolaadeyemo0108@gmail.com
MUKHTAR BUNZA
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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mbunza@hotmail.com
Deirdre Prins-Solani
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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deirdreprins17@yahoo.com
Miracle May
AIKRN Affiliate
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miraclemaymkm@gmail.com
Dickson Mdugala
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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dickson.pius.dp@gmail.com
Hasiyatu Abubakari
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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haabubakari@ug.edu.gh
Oladayo Adebayo
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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abrahamoladayo6@gmail.com
Jude Pópóọlá
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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popoojude@gmail.com
Jude Pópóọlá is a results-driven professional with a diverse background in business
Lillian Kemunto Omoke
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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kemumbio@gmail.com
Dr. Lillian Kemunto Omoke is a Kenyan scholar and lecturer in Language
Temitope Adaramola
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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aramideadaramola@gmail.com
I am a Librarian and a Researcher
Madimetja David Magoro
Associate Fellow
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mdmagoro@gmail.com
Kakabari Lonyie
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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faithlonyie@gmail.com
I'm Lonyie Faith Kakabari. A Native of Khana, Gbam Boue.
Oluwakemi Damola ADEJUMO-AYIBIOWU
Associate Fellow
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damolabiowu@gmail.com
Dr. Oluwakemi Damola Adejumo-Ayibiowu is a Nigerian development economist, Afrocentric scholar, and
Nwakego Eyisi
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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neyisi@gmail.com
Nwakego Eyisi is a development economist. She obtained her doctorate from the
Neema Ndajilo
AIKRN Affiliate
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christensenneema@gmail.com
Neema Christensen Ndajilo is a passionate legal professional with a Bachelor of
Felix Ndayisaba
Associate Fellow
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ndayisabafelix@gmail.com
Felix is a PhD candidate in the International Program of Agricultural Economics
Cathal O'Madagain
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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cathal.omadagain@um6p.ma
Njideka NC. Ojukwu
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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njinwawih@yahoo.com
Njideka NC Ojukwu (PhD) is an academic information professional and a post-Doctoral
Getnet Tesfaw Demsie
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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getnetm.12@gmail.com
Getnet Tesfaw Demise (PhD) is an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at
Oluseye Ajuwon
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
Email
aajuwon@unilag.edu.ng
I am an assertive, hands-on, efficient resource person. A strategic thinker with
Baridole David Nwiado
AIKRN Affiliate
Email
baridole.david-nwiado@iaue.edu.ng
I am Baridole David Nwiado, 32 years of age and an assistant
Bonface Nyamweya
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
Email
bonnybony7@gmail.com
Bonface Nyamweya is a Kenyan poet and novelist who writes in English
Ghirmai Negash
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
Email
negashg@ohio.edu
Ghirmai Negash is a distinguished Professor of English and African Literature at
Nouridin Melo
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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nouridinmelo@gmail.com
Nouridin Melo is a distinguished interdisciplinary scholar pioneering decolonial approaches to gender
Bunmi Lawoyin
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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bunmi.asije.ba@gmail.com
Philip Olayoku
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
Email
philip.olayoku@watjcentre.org
PHILIP ADEMOLA OLAYOKU has a doctorate in Peace and Conflict Studies from
Meti Desalegn Tadesse
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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meti.desalegn7@gmail.com
My name is Meti D. Tadesse, and I am a dedicated PhD
Daniel Rotich Kandagor
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
Email
dkandagor@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
Dr. Daniel Rotich Kandagor is a senior lecturer at Kisii University in
Makobo Mohale
AIKRN Affiliate
Email
makobomohale6@gmail.com
am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Knowledge Systems with a
Lavender Anyango
AIKRN Affiliate
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anyangolavender5@gmail.com
Lavender is a passionate community leader and administrator with experience in education,
Abdul-Rasheed Aliu
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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aliuabdrasheed63@gmail.com
Aliu Omolade Abdul-Rasheed
An indigenous language tutor, a writer, a translator, poet and
Abdu Saminu
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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abduusaminuu@gmail.com
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Nickname: younghistorian
Uwa Igbafe
AIKRN Affiliate
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uwaigbafe@gmail.com
A passionate researcher, creative writer, and emerging leader with a strong interest
Rok Magany Pathot
AIKRN Affiliate
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rokmagany04@gmail.com
I am student of Food Technology and Human Nutrition passion about eradicating
ZAIDI MATO
AIKRN Affiliate
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zaidimaato@gmail.com
I am Zaidi Mato ia researcher holds a bachelors degree in Social
Kamogelo Noge
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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29355435@mynwu.ac.za
Kamogelo Noge Macdonald is a hardworking post graduate student from the North
Jamiyu Saliu
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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jasaliu12@gmail.com
I am currently an associate Professor of Medical and Nutritional Biochemistry with
Samuel Ogbor
AIKRN Affiliate
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samuelogbor4@gmail.com
A young visionary with a flair for DeFi protocols, crypto AI tools,
Gloria Ilivieda
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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gilivieda@gmail.com
Dr. Gloria A. Ilivieda is a postdoctoral researcher in History and International
Bekweri Mark Edeh
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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edeh.bekweri@ust.edu.ng
Dr. Mark Bekweri Edeh is a finance and accounting scholar with expertise
Clement Nsorwineh Atigah
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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pclensorwineh@gmail.com
Clement Nsorwineh Atigah has been engaged in education and research for nearly
Dr Minale Demelash
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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demelashminale2011@gmail.com
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Asasira Simon Rwabyoma
Associate Fellow
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simonrwabyoma@gmail.com
Fraser Bitu
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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btwofr@gmail.com
Grace Msauki
AIKRN Affiliate
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gracemsauki@gmail.com
Azaufa Takunjuh Ngundem Betaah
Associate Fellow
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ngundaza@b-tu.de
Usman Ojedokun
Associate Fellow
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uaojedokun@gmail.com
Arbe Ibrae
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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ibraearbe2010@gmail.com
ISMAIL YUSUF
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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yiabayomi@gmail.com
Joburg Mahuyu
AIKRN Faculty Fellow
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jmahuyu@gmail.com
Olanrewaju Adewole Adediran
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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lanreadediran@gmail.com
Koffi Jean Marius Boris KOUAME
Post-Doctoral Fellow
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boriskouame04@gmail.com
EDMUND OWUSU
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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owusuedmund4@gmail.com
Evelyne Baelvina Nyachwo
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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enyachwo@gmail.com
Khomotso Mokatsi
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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mashadi.mokatse@smu.ac.za
NAIBEI VICTOR
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
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naibeivictor4@gmail.com
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