Desola Olaleye, Author at The Republic

‘Writing Is a Grind; It Won’t Always Be Exciting or Magical’ Desola Olaleye's First Draft

Desola Olaleye·November 25, 2022

Nigerian writer, Desola Olaleye, wants people to understand that fighting for the restitution of African cultural artefacts is not a misplaced priority. Read More...

First Draft International Women's Day - First Draft Interviews Nigeria October/November 2022 vol6-no3

Shielding the Spirit of a Continent An Existential Argument for the Restitution of African Cultural Heritage

Desola Olaleye·November 24, 2022

The struggle for the restitution of Africa’s artefacts from Western museums reflects the necessary undoing of imperial domination. It is not merely political but also existential—it is a fight for the spirit of Africa. Read More...

Africa Best of 2022 October/November 2022 vol6-no3

There’s No Place Like ‘Home’ Migration, Like Horticulture, Is a Delicate Process

Desola Olaleye·August 23, 2021

Moving to the UK was her parents’ dream; and leaving Nigeria was her loss—until she ditched the concept of ‘home’. Read more. Read More...

August/September 2021 The Black Atlantic

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Desola Olaleye

‘Writing Is a Grind; It Won’t Always Be Exciting or Magical’ Desola Olaleye's First Draft

Shielding the Spirit of a Continent An Existential Argument for the Restitution of African Cultural Heritage

There’s No Place Like ‘Home’ Migration, Like Horticulture, Is a Delicate Process

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