Dr Ogunbode Olufemi Timothy's Profile

Dr. Olufemi Timothy Ogunbode is a Historian and Lecturer at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. His research focuses on the history of science and medicine, community health, and cultural transformations in Africa. He examines the interactions between missionary medicine and indigenous healing systems in Yorubaland, as well as the roles of chieftaincy institutions, museums, and Yoruba music in cultural preservation and social development. His work bridges historical scholarship with community health and heritage studies.

Dr. Olufemi Timothy Ogunbode is a historian whose scholarly interests lie at the intersection of the history of science and medicine, community health, and African cultural transformations. His research offers nuanced perspectives on healthcare development, cultural heritage, and social change within African communities.

A central focus of his work examines the history of Baptist Mission medical services in Yorubaland and their influence on healthcare delivery systems in Nigeria. He investigates the interaction between missionary medicine and indigenous healing traditions, highlighting how these systems shaped health outcomes and community dynamics. His research provides historical insights that inform modern community health initiatives and local policy development.

Beyond medical history, Dr. Ogunbode also engages in cultural history research, focusing on chieftaincy institutions and community museums as instruments of cultural preservation, identity formation, and social cohesion. His work emphasizes their importance in promoting sustainable development and national integration.

Additionally, he explores socio-religious themes in Yoruba music and the role of cultural expression in fostering community resilience. This multidisciplinary approach connects historical, cultural, and social dimensions, enriching the broader field of African studies.

Overall, Dr. Ogunbode’s scholarship integrates history, medicine, and culture to deepen understanding of Africa’s complex realities. His commitment to community centered historical inquiry seeks to enrich academic discourse, inform policy, and promote cultural resilience across the continent.

Books and Monographs

• Ogunbode, O.T. (2023). A History of the Eye Erelu in Akure Kingdom (1150–2020). De-Ezekol Bret-Multipurpose Ltd, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-59669-9-2.
• Ogunbode, O.T. (2022). “Community Museum for National Integration in Nigeria, 1960–2020.” In Re-centering Cultural Performance and Orange Economy in Post-Colonial Africa. Palgrave Macmillan. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-0641-1_2.
• Ogunbode, O.T. (2021). Functional Perspectives and Interpretations of the Crack of Dawn of Muhammad’s Tradition... LAP Lambert Academic. ISBN: 9786203464863.
• Ogunbode, O.T. & Ogunbode, E.B. (2021). “Ijala-Ode in Ogbomoso: A Study of the Socio-Religio-Historical Themes in the Works of Ogundare Foyanmu.” In History of Indigenous Science, Technology and Economic Transformation in Africa.
• Olugbodi, T.P. & Ogunbode, O.T. (2020). The Trailblazer: An Interpretation of the Stewardship of the Ministries of Reverend Dr. John Ayo Oladapo. De-Ezekol Bret-Multipurpose Ltd. ISBN: 978-978-57323-3-7.
• Ogunbode, O.T. & Olorunnipa, A.E. (2019). Chieftaincy Institution in Akure Kingdom: Osupa Dynasty (1648–1678). Progressive Printer. ISBN: 978-978-977-008-3.
• Ogunbode, O.T., Dodo, A.A. & Ogunbode, E.B. (2018). Performative Culture: National Museum Akure as a Spectator in Some Selected Objects in Akure Kingdom. LAP Lambert Academic. ISBN: 978-6139824762.

Selected Journal Articles

• Ogunbode, O.T., Amusa, S.B. & Ogidan, C.A. (2025). “Historicising the Impact of the Baptist Mission’s Medical Services on Selected Communities in Yorubaland (1907–1986).” International Journal of African Culture and Ideals, 23(2), 75–100.
• Ogunbode, O.T., Ogunrinka, K.O. & Ojo, O.S. (2024). “Nigerian Museums and the Dialectics of Akure Cultural Objects.” African Journal of Contemporary Issues, 23(2), 68–86.
• Ogunbode, O.T., Ojo, O.S. & Babatunde, F.E. (2024). “The Social Order Model of the Adesida’s Dynasty for Nigeria’s Development (1897–1999).” Niger Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 2(2), 157–165.
• Ogunbode, O.T. (2023). “A History of Onjo bi Ina Music of Ogundare Foyanmu: An Ethical Existentialist Yoruba Musician (1956–2012).” Ilorin Journal of History and International Studies, 12(1), 116–133.
• Ogunbode, O.T., Ojo, O.S. & Adetutu, S.A. (2023). “A History of Uncertainty in the Strategic Thought and Art of War (1914–1945).” Niger Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 1(1), 157–165.
• Ogunbode, O.T. & Ojo, O.S. (2023). “Tripartite Heritage of Commemoration: A Reflection on Olori Adosanmi in Akure Space.” Kuyanbana Journal of History and International Studies, 1(1), 51–56.

Conference Proceedings

• Ogunbode, O.T. (2024). “Decolonisation and Its Aftermath: Pessimism and Optimism’s Description of Nigerian Space (1980s–2015).” 6th International Conference on Global Practice of Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies. IKSAD Publishing House, Portugal. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11211705.
• Ogunbode, O.T. (2024). “A History of the Phenomena of the ‘First’ in the Baptist Medical Centre Ogbomoso (1907–1997).” 6th International Conference on Global Practice of Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies. IKSAD Publishing House, Portugal. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.11211705.