He is a scholar from Senegal whose work bridges literature, film, and post-colonial studies. He earned his PhD in French and Francophone Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed a Master's degree at the Université Michel de Montaigne in Bordeaux, France. His academic career has been primarily based at Michigan State University, where he served as an Associate Professor in the Department of French and Francophone Studies. His research and teaching expertise often center on African cinema, particularly the iconic filmmaker Ousmane Sembène, and the broader themes within African and Caribbean literatures. Through his work, he contributes significantly to the understanding of Francophone African cultural productions.