Dr. Christopher Ouma

Biography

Christopher Ernest Ouma is an Associate Professor in English and African & African American Studies at Duke University. Ouma's academic research focuses on diasporic literature, particularly examining how these narratives address identity and cultural intersectionality. He has published works exploring the complex relationships within diasporic identities as reflected in contemporary African literature. His recent publications include analyses of Yewande Omotoso's fiction, emphasizing the intricate dynamics of identity in post-colonial settings. Ouma has also contributed to discussions on anti-apartheid literature and its implications during the Cold War era. With a background rooted in literary scholarship, he continues to investigate themes that resonate in modern African and African diasporic narratives. Ouma obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa in 2011 and holds a Master’s degree from the same institution acquired in 2007.

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