We are honored to announce that Professor Toyin Falola, the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin, will deliver a keynote address at the 1st International Conference on Igala Studies.

Professor Falola is one of the world's most distinguished historians of Africa, with over 150 books to his name. His work on Yoruba history and culture has profound implications for Igala studies, given the historical connections between the Igala and Yoruba peoples.

Keynote Title

"The Igala in the Context of Yoruba Civilization: Historical Connections and Contemporary Relevance"

About Professor Falola

• Author of over 150 books and 800 articles
• Recipient of over 20 honorary doctorates
• Past President of the African Studies Association
• Distinguished Africanist Award from the African Studies Association

Join us on March 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Main Auditorium for this special address.