Work with Dr. Konadu

Consulting & Speaking

Bringing 25+ years of expertise in African and diaspora history to researchers, institutions, documentary makers, publishers, and educational organizations.

Dr. Kwasi Konadu is a scholar of African and diaspora history whose research spans the Akan and Gold Coast worlds, the transatlantic slave trade, and African healing traditions across the Americas and Caribbean. He has held the MacArthur Endowed Chair at Colgate University and has lectured at Oxford, Columbia, Cornell, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, and institutions across West Africa, Brazil, and the Caribbean.

As publisher of Diasporic Africa Press, he also brings editorial and production expertise to consulting engagements for authors, academic presses, and documentary teams seeking authoritative guidance on African and diaspora content.

Dr. Kwasi Konadu

Services

Choose the type of engagement that fits your project. All services available remotely.

Most requested
Research consultation
Expert review of historical claims, sources, and arguments for journalists, filmmakers, publishers, and scholars working in African and diaspora history. Includes written notes and source recommendations.
60 or 90-minute video call
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Speaking engagement
Keynotes, lectures, and seminars for universities, conferences, cultural institutions, and public events — in person or online. Topics include: African history, the slave trade, Akan culture, healing traditions, and diaspora identity.
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Half-day · Full day · Multi-session
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Manuscript review
Critical review of book manuscripts, journal articles, or documentary scripts dealing with African, Akan, or diaspora history. Delivers a written report with line-level notes, factual corrections, and source suggestions.
Per project · 2–3 week turnaround
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Curriculum development
Design and review of syllabi, course modules, and educational materials in African and world history for schools, universities, and NGOs. Experience developing content for secondary through graduate-level audiences.
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Per project · based on scope
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How payment works
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Research Consultation — book and pay upfront via the scheduling calendar below. Sessions are confirmed automatically; you'll receive a video call link by email. Powered by Calendly with multiple payment options.
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Manuscript Review — click "Send an inquiry" to share details of the project. Once received and having made a deposit, Dr. Konadu will confirm scope and timeline by email within 2 business days.
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Speaking & Custom projects — submit an inquiry via the contact page. Once the project is scoped, an invoice will be sent by email with a one-click payment link. No account required to pay.

How it works

From first contact to completed engagement in four steps.

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Reach out
Book a session directly or send an inquiry describing your project.
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Scope & confirm
For custom projects, Dr. Konadu replies within 2 business days to align on scope and timeline.
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Pay securely
Pay via various online payment options (sessions) or an invoice link sent by email. No account required.
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Engagement
Video call, written report, or lecture — delivered on schedule.

Ready to work together?

Sessions available via video call worldwide. Speaking engagements in person or virtual.

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