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Youssouf Diallo

Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Senegal

Youssouf Diallo is a Ph.D. researcher specializing in postcolonial studies at the University of Dakar, where he examines the complexities of colonial legacies and their impact on identity. He holds a Master's degree in Human Resources Management and a diploma in Francophonie and Sustainable Development. With over six years of professional experience in the fintech sector, including B2B services and international payment companies, he brings a unique perspective to global economic and cultural dynamics.

His Master’s thesis, titled "The Image of the Colonizer in Zenzele: A Letter for My Daughter" and "The Book of Not" by Tsitsi Dangarembga, earned distinction for its critical engagement with nuanced representations of colonial history in African literature. His current doctoral research, "The Postcolonial Syndrome in Novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, NoViolet Bulawayo, and Tsitsi Dangarembga," explores the emotional and psychological ramifications of postcolonialism, advocating for healing and reimagined relationships between formerly colonized societies and their colonizers.

Youssouf is particularly engaged with themes of migration, identity, and the decolonization of political vocabularies, with a focus on the intersections of Afropean cultures. His work contributes to ongoing dialogues surrounding race and migration and promotes literature as a transformative force for human connection and social justice.

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