Nigerian-Canadian Scholar & Novelist
Bunmi Oyinsan (Olubunmi Oyinsan) is a Nigerian-Canadian scholar-novelist whose work explores migration, memory, belonging, and the afterlives of history. Drawing on her scholarship in Pan African oral philosophy and her creative practice as a novelist, she offers thoughtful, engaging talks that blend literary reading with cultural and intellectual conversation.
She is available for library programs, university lectures, literary festivals, book clubs, and community conversations across Ontario, Canada, and internationally.
Featured Talks
Migration, Memory & Belonging in Contemporary Canada
Drawing from her novel A Ladder of Bones, Oyinsan explores how diasporic stories shape our understanding of identity, inheritance, and home. This program includes selected readings followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Ideal for libraries, festivals, and general audiences interested in literature and contemporary cultural conversations.
Format: Reading + Talk + Q&A (60–90 minutes)
Audience: Adult / General Public / Book Clubs
Oral Tradition in Modern Fiction
How do African oral storytelling traditions shape contemporary literary form? In this talk, Oyinsan examines the relationship between oral philosophy, narrative voice, and diasporic memory, offering insight into how tradition travels across oceans and generations.
Format: Lecture + Discussion
Audience: Universities / Literary Festivals / Advanced Readers
AWriting Across Oceans: Crafting Diasporic Narratives
A hybrid craft and cultural talk exploring the creative process behind A Ladder of Bones. Oyinsan reflects on writing across continents, balancing scholarship and fiction, and constructing layered narratives rooted in lived and inherited histories.
Format: The session includes a reflection on the writing process, selected readings, and an audience discussion.
Audience: Creative Writing Programs / MFA Programs / Literary Communities
Selected Appearances
- Guest Reader, CAMRI Conversation Series, University of Westminster, London, UK (September 2025)
- Guernica Editions Book Launches – Toronto, Montreal & Ottawa (November–December 2025)
- The Tartan Turban Secret Readings, Toronto (July 2025)
- CORA Book Trek, Lagos (August 2025)
- J Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History, Lagos
Books That Speak Beyond the Page
Step into worlds where culture breathes, women rise, and history comes alive through compelling narratives. These are not just books — they’re voices of a continent, stories with soul, and echoes of truth that linger long after the final page.
Booking Inquiries
To inquire about speaking engagements, please contact:
bunmioyinsanauthor@gmail.com
Travel within Ontario, across Canada, and internationally can be accommodated.