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Femi J. Kolapo is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Guelph, Canada. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from York University in Toronto, completed in 1999, and previous degrees from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria. Kolapo's research primarily focuses on West Africa, specifically examining the roles of Christian missionaries, colonization, and the dynamics of precolonial and post-abolition African societies. He has contributed to numerous publications, including books such as 'Christian Missionary Engagement Central Nigeria, 1857-1891' and has edited volumes on cultural challenges faced by immigrant academics. His articles explore themes of child trafficking, political ramifications of religious movements, and the impact of European colonial rule in Africa. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he actively engages in research on the historical narratives of Africa, contributing to journals and encyclopedic entries. Kolapo's work has relevance to both historical scholarship and contemporary discussions about societal structures in West Africa.
University of Guelph • Guelph, Canada
Teaching and research in the Department of History.
York/UNESCO Nigerian Hinterland Project • Toronto, Canada
Contributed to research on Nigerian history.
Uhmadu Bello University, History Department • Zaria, Nigeria
Taught history courses and engaged in research.
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