He is a scholar with a strong interdisciplinary foundation, holding a Ph.D. in English and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Their academic career includes a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Spelman College, where they taught in the African Diaspora and the World program. Their research focus spans postcolonial studies, African literature, and the environment, reflecting a deep engagement with the African and African Diasporic experience. Their dual expertise in critical theory (supported by a Certificate in Criticism and Theory from Cornell) and creative writing signifies a unique scholarly profile that bridges analytical and creative practices.