Centre for
AfroBrazilian
Studies
Our Mission
Bridging Africa and Brazil through scholarly research, cultural exchange, and interdisciplinary study of shared heritage.
"LASUCAS is a confluence of sociocultural and economic research activities — an umbrella body for all AfroBrazilian scholarship in Lagos and Nigeria, bridging two civilisations bound by history, faith, and an enduring human spirit."
Founded at Lagos State University and approved by the University Senate, LASUCAS serves scholars, students, and institutions across Africa and South America — fostering dialogue rooted in evidence, empathy and intellectual honesty.
The Centre connects the Brazilian Communities of Lagos Island — descendants of Africans who returned from Brazil from the 1840s onward — with their heritage through research, publication, and international exchange.
Scholarship
Rigorous, peer-reviewed research grounded in primary sources and field study across Nigeria and Brazil.
Partnership
Collaborative ties with universities, archives, and cultural institutions across two continents.
Access
All LASUCAS publications and conference papers are open-access, freely available to researchers globally.
AFROHERITAGE Journal
Published by LASUCAS, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria.
Journal of the Lagos State University Centre for AfroBrazilian Studies
An international peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the publication of the latest scholarly papers within the context of international best practices. The Journal invites scholars and researchers to submit well-researched articles addressing any of the diverse range of themes in language, linguistics, translation, literature, comparative literature, and literary theory.
While theoretical issues of contemporary relevance are admitted, empirical studies of current issues are preferred. The publication also accepts reviews of books which reflect the themes and focus of the journal.
Submission Themes
The AFROHERITAGE Journal is governed by an international editorial board drawn from leading universities in Nigeria, Brazil, Portugal, and beyond.
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Tayo Ajayi
Professor of Linguistics, Portuguese & Translation Studies
Department of Foreign Languages, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos
Associate Editors & Management
Dr. Sunday Bamisile
Associate Editor
Nigeria
Dr. Valeme
Associate Editor
Brazil
Mr. Aiyedun Sunkanmi
Business Editor & Manager
Nigeria
Dr. Opaleye
Secretary
Nigeria
International Editorial Consultants
Prof. João Ferreira Duarte
Universidade de Lisboa
Portugal
Prof. Cristina Pacheco
Universidade do Porto
Portugal
Additional Editorial Advisers and Consultants to be announced. Nominations open to international scholars in AfroBrazilian studies.
Advance the
conversation.
Submit your research, attend our next conference, or explore the full archive — scholarship thrives when shared freely.