Gloria Olaoye

Gloria Taiwo Olaoye is a Nigerian historian whose work explores the complexities of the nation’s past with depth and clarity. She examines power, memory, identity, and everyday life across different eras, treating history not only as a record of events but as a tool for understanding, reclaiming, and shaping Nigeria’s future. Through her research and writing, she seeks to make history accessible, relevant, and transformative for a new generation.

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