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Professional Bio
Dr. Joseph Oduro-Frimpong holds a PhD in cultural anthropology from Southern
Illinois University, Carbondale. His research focuses on African popular media
practices. He has curated a number of exhibitions on political cartoons, Ghanaian
hand-painted movie posters, Ghanaian barbershop signs. His 2018 curation at
Gallery 1957, titled ‘Almost True’ highlighted the works of Michael Soi (Kenya)
and Bright Ackwerh. He has held teaching positions at Saint Louis University,
Missouri and Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
Areas of Interest
Popular culture, visual culture, urban Africa, mediation,
intercultural/interpersonal communication
Publications
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Encyclopedia Entries
2011 - Music and Dissent: Ghana & Nigeria (Sage Encyclopedia of Social
Movements Media).
African Video Films & Political Critique (Sage Encyclopedia of Social
Movements Media).
White Supremacists’ Tattoos as Alternative Media (Sage Encyclopedia of
Social Movements Media).
Other Publications
Research Summary
My research investigates Ghanaian popular media (e.g. political cartoons, video-
movies, popular music, obituary posters). I am particularly interested in how
such tangible formats not only (re)-mediate cultural ideas and beliefs but also
engage in socio-political issues. My research appears in the edited volumes:
Encyclopedia of Social Movement Media (2011) and Popular Culture in Africa:
Episteme of the Everyday (2004). My journal articles appear in International
Journal of Communication, and African Studies Review. I am currently completing
a manuscript on Ghanaian visual culture.