Adeola OLUWAFEMI, Ph.D.

@ui.edu.ng

Lecturer, Department of European Studies, Faculty of Arts
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Adeola OLUWAFEMI, Ph.D.


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Ade OLUWAFEMI is a lecturer in the Department of European Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He has a B.A (Hons) Russian Studies, M.A European Studies and PhD European Studies. He specializes in Russian and European Studies, International Relations, Intra-European History and Governance, Afro-European Culture, Language and Identity Studies.

EDUCATION

B. A (Hons.) Russian; M.A European Studies: Ph D European Studies.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Arts and Humanities, History, Language and Linguistics, Cultural Studies
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Scopus Publications

43

Scholar Citations

4

Scholar h-index

2

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • How Russia's Presence in Africa Is Impacting the West
    Damilola Waliyullahi Abimbola, Akin Ademuyiwa, Kayode Olusola Omotade, Adeola Oluwafemi
    Afrika Focus, 2024
    This article explores Russia’s influence in Africa, which poses a significant challenge to the West. In recent years, Moscow has gained momentum on the continent, becoming a formidable rival to Western powers. It has formed strategic alliances with key African nations, solidifying its foothold. Many African countries now see Russia as an alternative to Western partners. To establish this influence, Moscow prioritises military and economic partnerships, offering trade, investments and security assistance in exchange for political support. The West has been slow to respond, either preoccupied with domestic issues or disengaged from Africa, allowing Russia to gain the upper hand. The implications of Russia’s African influence are far-reaching, posing a significant challenge to Western interests. This situation could escalate geopolitical tensions and potentially lead to conflict with the West. We aim to explore Russia’s motives and its impacts on African nations, shedding light on how they affect Western interests.
  • RETROSPECT AND PROSPECT: THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AMIDST AN IDENTITY CRISIS IN UKRAINE
    Damilola Waliyullahi Abimbola, Akin Ademuyiwa, Ezekiel Oladele Tanitolorun
    Trames, 2024
    The Ukrainian-Russian relationship is examined in this paper amid Ukraine’s identity crisis, focusing on the historical trajectory, promotion of the Ukrainian language, and implications of continuous use of the Russian language in Ukraine. A thorough but careful look at the linguistic contact history reveals crisis sources influenced by Ukraine’s geography and politics. Russian dominance, especially in the Soviet era, eroded Ukrainian language and identity, sparking debates on linguistic, social, and political implications. The impact of Russian on Ukrainian identity raises concerns about cultural preservation. Recent efforts prioritise Ukrainian language promotion to revive identity, addressing tensions from linguistic differences. Language becomes a geopolitical tool, amplifying the identity crisis. The political and social consequences of language choice are creating divisions in Ukrainian society today. This article concludes by emphasising the need to address the identity crisis in Ukraine through fostering linguistic diversity, inclusivity, and respect for both Russian and Ukrainian languages.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • От Исейина до Иркутска: <<Алатеорун>> и символические основания российско-африканского диалога
    ДВ Абимбола, СА Адемуйива, КО Омотаде, А Олувафеми
    Ученые записки Института Африки 12 (1), 103-120 , 2026
    2026
  • From Iseyin to Irkutsk: Alateorun and the Symbolic Foundations of Russia–Africa Dialogue
    DW Abimbola, SA Ademuyiwa, KO Omotade, A Oluwafemi
    JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE FOR AFRICAN STUDIES 12 (1), 103-120 , 2026
    2026
  • Celebrating the Life and Times of Professor Aduke Grace Adebayo: A Leading Figure in French and Comparative Literature.
    LB Ayeleru, A Oluwafemi
    Women and French: A Chronicle of Female Professors of French in Nigeria, 1-10 , 2025
    2025
  • Revisiting Soviet Russia and Contemporary Russia’s Language Politics
    A OLUWAFEMI
    Asean journal of research 3 (1), 50-65 , 2025
    2025
  • Влияние Программы Культурного Обмена на Культуру и Образование между Нигерией и Россией
    А ОЛУВАФЕМИ, И ШОБАМБИ
    EUREKA -A journal of Humanistic Studies 9, 154-170 , 2024
    2024
  • Language and Literacy Campaign as a Tool of National Development in the former Soviet Union, Modern Russia and Nigeria
    KO OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI, DW ABIMBOLA
    Global Journal of Arts Humanity and Social Sciences 4 (9), 674-679 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Towards Addressing Inequality and Irresponsibility in Indigenous Education in Nigeria; a Lesson from Soviet Russia's Education Policy.
    A OLUWAFEMI
    Public Administration and Regional Studies 17 (1), 49-75 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • How Russia’s Presence in Africa is Impacting the West
    DW Abimbola, A Ademuyiwa, KO Omotade, A Oluwafemi
    Afrika Focus 37 (1), 74-93 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • The Language and Identity Question: Revisiting the Contemporary Russia vis-à-vis Germany
    A OLUWAFEMI
    NATOG Journal 9 (1), 37-57 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Nigeria and Russia Since 1960: A History of Bilateral Relations
    KO Omotade, A Oluwafemi
    Nigeria and the Global Economy Since 1900. Essays in Honour of Professor … , 2024
    2024
  • Retrospect and Prospect: the Russian Language Amidst an Identity Crisis in Ukraine
    DW ABIMBOLA, A ADEMUYIWA, EO TANITOLORUN, A OLUWAFEMI
    Trames. A Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences 28 (1), 81-100 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Russian Language Acquisition Challenge among Learners in Nigeria.
    KO OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    Journal of Innovative Social Science and Humanities Research 2 (2), 34-47 , 2023
    2023
  • Language and Identity Question in the Russian Federation (1991-2014)
    A OLUWAFEMI
    Unpublished Ph.D Thesis, Department of European Studies, Faculty of Arts … , 2023
    2023
  • Charisma, Sexuality and Governance: A Case of Queen Amina of Zaria and Catherine the Great of Russia.
    K OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    African Journal of Arts and Sociological Research 29 (6), 43-56 , 2023
    2023
  • The Russo-Malian Cooperation: a Win or Loss for France?
    WD ABIMBOLA, A ADEMUYIWA, KO OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    Journal of Danubian Studies and Research 12 (2), 166-175 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 5
  • The Influence of Religion and the Question of Foreign Policy Direction in Contemporary Russia.
    KO OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    Orita- Journal of Religious Studies 53 (I & II), 93-109 , 2021
    2021
  • Modern Language Acquisition, a Panacea for Accelerating Indigenous Education in Nigeria.
    K OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    Nigeria and the Classics: Ibadan Journal of the Classics and … , 2021
    2021
  • Boko Haram Insurgency: The Military and Arms Hoarding.
    WD ABIMBOLA, KO OMOTADE, SA ADEMUYIWA, A OLUWAFEMI
    FUDMA International Journal of Social Sciences (FUDIJOSS) 3 (1), 52-61 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 4
  • Ethno-Religious Tension: A Discourse of Nigeria and Russia's Perspectives
    A OLUWAFEMI, WD ABIMBOLA
    The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies 8 (8), 124-129 , 2020
    2020
  • Language policy in Russia and Nigeria: A comparative study
    K OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    International Journal of Russianl Studies 7, 36-52 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 13

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Language policy in Russia and Nigeria: A comparative study
    K OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    International Journal of Russianl Studies 7, 36-52 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 13
  • Retrospect and Prospect: the Russian Language Amidst an Identity Crisis in Ukraine
    DW ABIMBOLA, A ADEMUYIWA, EO TANITOLORUN, A OLUWAFEMI
    Trames. A Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences 28 (1), 81-100 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • How Russia’s Presence in Africa is Impacting the West
    DW Abimbola, A Ademuyiwa, KO Omotade, A Oluwafemi
    Afrika Focus 37 (1), 74-93 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • The Russo-Malian Cooperation: a Win or Loss for France?
    WD ABIMBOLA, A ADEMUYIWA, KO OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    Journal of Danubian Studies and Research 12 (2), 166-175 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 5
  • Boko Haram Insurgency: The Military and Arms Hoarding.
    WD ABIMBOLA, KO OMOTADE, SA ADEMUYIWA, A OLUWAFEMI
    FUDMA International Journal of Social Sciences (FUDIJOSS) 3 (1), 52-61 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 4
  • Language and Literacy Campaign as a Tool of National Development in the former Soviet Union, Modern Russia and Nigeria
    KO OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI, DW ABIMBOLA
    Global Journal of Arts Humanity and Social Sciences 4 (9), 674-679 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Towards Addressing Inequality and Irresponsibility in Indigenous Education in Nigeria; a Lesson from Soviet Russia's Education Policy.
    A OLUWAFEMI
    Public Administration and Regional Studies 17 (1), 49-75 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • The Language and Identity Question: Revisiting the Contemporary Russia vis-à-vis Germany
    A OLUWAFEMI
    NATOG Journal 9 (1), 37-57 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Linguistic Relation and Self-determination: A Case of the Ijaw in Ondo State
    A OLUWAFEMI, K OMOTADE
    Proceedings of the Third Biennial International Conference of the Faculty of … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 1
  • От Исейина до Иркутска: <<Алатеорун>> и символические основания российско-африканского диалога
    ДВ Абимбола, СА Адемуйива, КО Омотаде, А Олувафеми
    Ученые записки Института Африки 12 (1), 103-120 , 2026
    2026
  • From Iseyin to Irkutsk: Alateorun and the Symbolic Foundations of Russia–Africa Dialogue
    DW Abimbola, SA Ademuyiwa, KO Omotade, A Oluwafemi
    JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE FOR AFRICAN STUDIES 12 (1), 103-120 , 2026
    2026
  • Celebrating the Life and Times of Professor Aduke Grace Adebayo: A Leading Figure in French and Comparative Literature.
    LB Ayeleru, A Oluwafemi
    Women and French: A Chronicle of Female Professors of French in Nigeria, 1-10 , 2025
    2025
  • Revisiting Soviet Russia and Contemporary Russia’s Language Politics
    A OLUWAFEMI
    Asean journal of research 3 (1), 50-65 , 2025
    2025
  • Влияние Программы Культурного Обмена на Культуру и Образование между Нигерией и Россией
    А ОЛУВАФЕМИ, И ШОБАМБИ
    EUREKA -A journal of Humanistic Studies 9, 154-170 , 2024
    2024
  • Nigeria and Russia Since 1960: A History of Bilateral Relations
    KO Omotade, A Oluwafemi
    Nigeria and the Global Economy Since 1900. Essays in Honour of Professor … , 2024
    2024
  • Russian Language Acquisition Challenge among Learners in Nigeria.
    KO OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    Journal of Innovative Social Science and Humanities Research 2 (2), 34-47 , 2023
    2023
  • Language and Identity Question in the Russian Federation (1991-2014)
    A OLUWAFEMI
    Unpublished Ph.D Thesis, Department of European Studies, Faculty of Arts … , 2023
    2023
  • Charisma, Sexuality and Governance: A Case of Queen Amina of Zaria and Catherine the Great of Russia.
    K OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    African Journal of Arts and Sociological Research 29 (6), 43-56 , 2023
    2023
  • The Influence of Religion and the Question of Foreign Policy Direction in Contemporary Russia.
    KO OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    Orita- Journal of Religious Studies 53 (I & II), 93-109 , 2021
    2021
  • Modern Language Acquisition, a Panacea for Accelerating Indigenous Education in Nigeria.
    K OMOTADE, A OLUWAFEMI
    Nigeria and the Classics: Ibadan Journal of the Classics and … , 2021
    2021