Prof. Dr. John Agbonifo
Senior Fellow (Heinz-Heinen-Fellowship)
Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies
July 2023–December 2023
Osun State University, Nigeria
john.agbonifo@uniosun.edu.ng
Title of current research project: "Neither Slave nor Free Labour? Understanding Labour Relations between Monarchy and the Bronze
Guild in Ancient Benin Empire"
Academic Profile
"Neither Slave nor Free Labour? Understanding Labour Relations between Monarchy and the Bronze Guild in Ancient Benin Empire"
since 2020
Professor at Osun State University
2010
Lecturer 1 at Osun State University
2009
PhD at the International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2003
Master's Degree at the American University in Cairo, Egypt (African Graduate Fellowship)
1992–2000
Administrative officer at the University of Benin
1990
Undergraduate Study at the University of Benin (Second Class Upper with Honours)
John Agbonifo has over 30 publications, including a book, book chapters, and refereed articles in both local and international outlets. Also, he has attended several conferences both within and outside Nigeria.