Historian · Researcher · Creator

Oluwabukunmi Adedokun

A First Class graduate of History and International Studies, committed to rigorous research, clear writing and meaningful public engagement with the past.

First Class HonoursRedeemer’s UniversityFrench SpeakerMUN Diplomat

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Degree

First Class

Esther de Historian

Historical Research

Rigorous archival work on Nigerian and African pasts.

Public Storytelling

Documentary-style videos that bring history to life.

Diplomacy & MUN

International studies, debate and global affairs.

Writing

Essays and papers on history, culture and policy.

On YouTube

History on screen

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He’s often called Africa’s Che Guevara: Thomas Sankara’s Brief, Brave Revolution

The life, ideals and legacy of Burkina Faso’s transformative leader.

Harriet Tubman: The Moses of her People

The story of the woman who led dozens to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

Legend of Shaka Zulu

How one leader forged one of history’s most formidable kingdoms.

Publications

Research in progress

Esther’s written publications and research papers, collected in one place.

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The journal

Notes on history, diplomacy & culture

Read Esther’s latest essays and browse the archive.

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