About

Hey there!

My name is Latifat Omolewa Shobogun, although I prefer to be called Omolewa.

I am deeply interested in how Africa works, and how it can work better.

Most of my work sits at the intersection of public policy, governance, political economy, and international affairs. I spend a lot of time thinking about how decisions are made, whose voices shape those decisions, and how African countries engage with one another and with the rest of the world. More importantly, I am interested in what all of this means for the continent’s development.

Beyond research and writing, I am the Founder and Executive Director of Ubuntu Leadership Education for Development Initiative (ULEDi), a youth-led nonprofit committed to raising morally grounded, effective, and competent young African leaders. You can learn more about our work here.

I hold a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary African Studies through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme, jointly offered by the Universities of Bayreuth, Porto, and Bordeaux Montaigne. I also earned a Bachelor’s degree in History and International Studies from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria.

This website is my attempt to make conversations about Africa’s development more accessible. Too often, discussions about policy, governance, and economics are hidden behind technical language or confined to academic circles. I want to explain these ideas in plain, everyday language without losing their depth or complexity. Whether you are a student, policymaker, professional, or simply curious about Africa, I hope you find something here that helps you think differently.

I speak Yoruba, English, Pidgin English, and French, and I am currently learning Portuguese and German.

Finally, my faith is an important part of who I am. I am a Christian, and the Holy Spirit inspired this platform and continues to guide my writing.

Welcome, and thank you for being here.