‘Writing Is a Grind; It Won’t Always Be Exciting or Magical’ Desola Olaleye's First Draft
Nigerian writer, Desola Olaleye, wants people to understand that fighting for the restitution of African cultural artefacts is not a misplaced priority.
Desola Olaleye
Shielding the Spirit of a Continent An Existential Argument for the Restitution of African Cultural Heritage
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.
There’s No Place Like ‘Home’ Migration, Like Horticulture, Is a Delicate Process
Moving to the UK was her parents’ dream; and leaving Nigeria was her loss—until she ditched the concept of ‘home’. Read more.
Desola Olaleye
is a writer and independent researcher living in London, United Kingdom.