Fellows 2024/25
Dr. AbdulGafar Olawale Fahm
stay: 01.10.2024 – 31.03.2025
Dr. AbdulGafar Olawale Fahm is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religions and Deputy Director (Academics) at the Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He also serves as the Examination Officer in the Department of Religions and has held various leadership roles, including Pioneer Programme Coordinator at the Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts. ...more
Prof. Daniel Ochieng Orwenjo
stay: 01.10.2024 – 31.03.2025
Daniel Ochieng Orwenjo is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and Director, Centre for Language and Communication at the Technical University of Kenya. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Kenyatta University; a Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) from Kenyatta University; and a Doctor of Philosophy (magna cum laude) in ...more
Dr. Isabella Villanova
stay: 01.10.2024 – 31.03.2025
Isabella Villanova (PhD) is an Academy Fellow at the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, University of Bayreuth. Prior to this, she was a Postdoctoral scholar at the University of Vienna, Department of African Studies. ...more
Dr. Christabel Aba Sam
stay: 22.10.2024 – 10.01.2025
Christabel Aba Sam is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana where she teaches Gender and Writing, Principles of Prose Fiction, Studies in Literature and Society and Research Methods to both undergraduate and graduate students. ...more
Ann-Marie Ellmann
stay: 01.05.2025 – 31.07.2025
Ann-Marie Ellmann is a multidisciplinary professional with expertise spanning architecture, sustainable design, film production, and creative expression. With a Master's in Philosophy of Research from the University of Cape Town (UCT), and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (UCT), Ann-Marie brings a deep understanding of both theory and practice across various fields. ...more
Jennifer Neal
stay: 06.01.2025 – 05.05.2025
Jennifer Neal is an author, and freelance producer and translator based in Berlin. Her debut novel, Notes on Her Color, was published by Catapult (New York) and Penguin Random House Australia (Sydney) in May 2023. Her nonfiction debut, My Pisces Heart: A Black Immigrant’s Search for Home Across Four Continents, was published in October 2024 by Catapult. Her books has been; ...more
Prof. Dr. Anthony Okeregbe
stay: 01.11.2024 – 20.12.2024
Anthony Okeregbe, Ph.D, is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos (UNILAG), and also Principal Investigator, Lagos African Cluster Centre of Excellence (ACC) of the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, University of Bayreuth, Germany. Born in Lagos where he lives with his family, Tony had his early education in Lagos and Ibadan. ...more
Thandeka Mfinyongo
stay: 01.12.2024 – 31.03.2025
Thandeka Mfinyongo is a musician born and raised in Nyanga East, Cape Town (South Africa). Mfinyongo's love and passion for performing arts started at a very young age at church. In 2017, she graduated with a Performer's Diploma in Music; in 2018, she graduated with an Advanced Diploma in African Music from the University of Cape Town. Mfinyongo specialises in ...more