Emma Dabiri

Emma Dabiri is an Irish-Nigerian author, broadcaster, and academic whose writing about race, beauty, and identity has been widely acclaimed. Born in Dublin, she is a teaching fellow at SOAS, University of London. Disobedient Bodies continues her exploration of race, identity, and the body. Her earlier book Don't Touch My Hair examined the politics and history of Black hair. Dabiri's writing combines academic rigour with accessible, engaging prose and a willingness to challenge received wisdom on both the left and right. Her audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers sharp, original writing about race, identity, and the body — challenging received wisdom with intelligence and style.