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Itiafa D. Ayeni (She/Her)

Student, Georgetown University

About Itiafa D. Ayeni

Hi, I'm Itiafa Ayeni, a sophomore from Nigeria at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar. I major in International Politics with minors in Africana Studies and a certificate in Energy Studies. I am also pursuing the French proficiency academic pathway.

My academic interests are deeply shaped by my experience growing up in Nigeria and center on Africa’s future, the place of identity, and the advancement of women and girls globally.

This summer, I will be researching how 'Y2K' Nollywood (the formative period of Nigeria’s film industry spanning the 1990s and early 2000s) influenced the women who contributed to and consumed it, across a representative social circle that includes actresses and women in the diaspora.

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

Georgetown University

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2026

Research Topic

African Studies Film Studies Gender Studies

Area of Expertise

Politics

I am from:

Nigeria

I speak:

English French Yoruba

My hobbies/interests are:

Football (soccer) Hiking/walking Politics & current events Reading Travelling Volunteering

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Rishika Singh

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Itiafa D. Ayeni
Oct 19, 2026

Thank you so much for checking that out! One more thing about the application materials: the information here does not include where we're supposed to send our CV or cover letter for submission. Please could you clarify this?

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Itiafa D. Ayeni
Oct 18, 2026

Hey Amanda, I don't think the hyperlink to apply for the Kasiisi project is functioning. Please could you recheck this?

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