Guardian Nigeria: Five Years of Cultural Influence

For five impactful years (2019–2024), Oludamola Adebowale was a recurring contributor to the Arts & Culture page of Guardian Life, the Sunday magazine of The Guardian Nigeria. Through thoughtful, well-researched articles such as “Women Arise in the face of Misogyny: A Cultural and Historical Perspective”, “Jaja of Opobo: Rivers of Oil and Blood”, “Re-Discovering the Benin Art: A Universal Vessel for Cultural Importance”, and “ÀBÍKÚ: A Thin Line that Cuts Between Tradition and Science”, he captured public imagination and garnered a wide following. His engaging style and historical depth elevated everyday cultural topics into significant pieces that resonated with readers and shaped public discourse. Many of these articles have been recognized in academic and cultural circles, being cited by researchers, scholars, and prominent figures in the field