Repatriation Success Story: Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon | Provost's Publications Awardee

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:12:50 +0200

⁣Subject: Exciting News: Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon Wins Prestigious Publication Award!

Dear Abibitumi Community,

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news with you! Our esteemed colleague, Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon, has been honored with the 2024 Provost’s Publication Award for the Late-Career Best Published Work Category. This recognition is for his outstanding paper titled “400 Years? Ancestors Disappear! Historical Misorientation and Disorientation in The Year of Return and the 400 Years Narrative.”

The award was presented during the 3rd College Staff Awards ceremony held on July 12, 2024, at the ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana. This accolade celebrates Professor Kambon’s significant contributions to African Studies and his impactful research that continues to shape our understanding of historical narratives and their implications.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon on this remarkable achievement. His dedication, scholarly excellence, and unwavering commitment to reclaiming and preserving African history are truly inspiring. This award is a testament to his tireless efforts and profound impact in the field.

Please join us in celebrating this prestigious honor and acknowledging the outstanding work of Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Kambon.

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Read the award-winning article here: https://obadelekambon.com/pubs..../400-years-ancestors