David Olusoga

Historian

Birthday January 5, 1970

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Lagos, Nigeria

Age 55 years old

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About

Historian, writer, and film-maker who is an expert on military history, empire, race, and slavery. He has written multiple books and is a Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. He executive-produced the show A Thousand Blows in 2024. 

Before Fame

He studied the history of slavery at the University of Liverpool. After noticing the lack of representation in British media, he started producing history programs after graduation. 

Trivia

He has been granted multiple awards and honors, including the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2019, for services to history and community integration. 

Family Life

His father was Nigerian, and his mother was British. 

Associated With

In 2015, he co-hosted the documentary series Civilisations with Mary Beard and Simon Schama