Episode 38: Exploring West African History and Islamic History in Africa with Dr. Ousman M. Kobo.

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Innovation Somalia Podcast! Today, we're honored to have Professor Ousman M. Kobo, an Associate Professor of African History at Ohio State University. With a BA and MA from City College of New York and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Professor Kobo specializes in West African history. His acclaimed book, "Unveiling Modernity in West African Islamic Reforms, 1950-2000," explores Islamic reforms in Ghana and Burkina Faso. Recognized with prestigious awards like the MacArthur Fellowship, Professor Kobo is now working on his second book, "The Gun and the Rosary." Tune in to explore his insights and contributions to the field.