Kolade Kenneth is currently pursuing a PhD in French and Francophone Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has a master’s degree in French and Francophone Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago. His academic interests lie in exploring themes of identity, culture, and postcolonialism within Francophone contexts. More specifically, he wants to explore the evolving role of women in post-colonial Africa and their shifting representation in the works of major African authors writing in French, such as Mariama Bâ and Tsitsi Dangarembga. By analyzing their literary contributions, he seeks to uncover how women's narratives have transformed in response to the dynamic socio-political changes within post-colonial African societies. His exploration will shed light on the broader discourse surrounding the empowerment and agency of women in post-independence African literature