Dr. Ofosuwa M. Abiola received her Ph.D. in African History. Currently, she is Assistant Professor of Dance History, Coordinator of the Dance Program, and Coordinator of the Honors Program in the Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University. Her research interests include the history of Africana -- African and African Diaspora -- dance and performance; the history of Mandinka dance systems; screendance; and digital humanities. Dr.

Abiola is the author of History Dances: Chronicling the History of Traditional Mandinka Dance, and the peer-reviewed digital journal, Evoke: A Historical, Theoretical, and Cultural Analysis of Africana Dance and Theatre. Dr. Abiola founded and served as Artistic Director of the traditional African dance company, Suwabi African Ballet, for 15 years.