Aurora Mizutani Blog
Chi Siamo
🇮🇹 Italiano
Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House è stata fondata per onorare la vita e le straordinarie conquiste di mio padre.
Nata dal suo spirito di coraggio e curiosità, offre una piattaforma accogliente ad autori emergenti, giornalisti e voci indipendenti per esprimere idee, riflessioni e ambizioni.
Soprattutto, rappresenta un tributo vivo alla sua determinazione e al suo coraggio — qualità che porto avanti con umiltà e senso di responsabilità.
私たちについて
🇯🇵 日本語
Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House は、私の父の人生と数々の功績を称えるために設立されました。
その勇気と探究心の精神を受け継ぎ、作家志望者、ジャーナリスト、そして独立した声を持つ人々が、自らの考えや洞察、志を表現できる温かい場を提供しています。
何よりも本出版ハウスは、父の勇気と不屈の精神への生きた敬意であり、私自身もその資質を謙虚さと使命感をもって受け継いでいます。
о нас
🇷🇺 Русский
Издательство Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House было основано в память о замечательной жизни и достижениях моего отца.
Рожденное из его духа мужества и любознательности, оно предоставляет открытую платформу для начинающих авторов, журналистов и независимых деятелей, где они могут выразить свои идеи, взгляды и амбиции.
Прежде всего, оно является живым свидетельством его храбрости и целеустремленности — качеств, которые я смиренно и целеустремленно несу в себе.
Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House
Okinawa, Japan
Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House is based in Okinawa, Japan, in the historic Shuri area of Naha. Surrounded by one of the island’s most culturally significant districts, the publishing house operates from a location shaped by Okinawa’s deep historical and intellectual heritage.
Rooted in a place known for scholarship, tradition, and global exchange, the press reflects the same spirit in its mission to publish work that preserves history, challenges narratives, and amplifies independent voices.
Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House
Shuri Castle
pre-pandemic
Shuri Castle
2019 Fire
Shuri Castle
2026 post-pandemic
Gyokusendō Limestone Cave is an astonishing natural formation that has existed for 300,000 years and is believed to be composed of coral.
Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House
Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House was founded to preserve, explore, and expand the extraordinary legacy of Moshood Adisa Olabisi Ajala—the legendary globetrotter, journalist, and cultural figure who traveled the world long before global mobility became commonplace.
Olabisi Ajala’s life was defined by movement, curiosity, and fearless storytelling. From his early journeys through Africa and America to his encounters with political leaders, journalists, and artists across continents, he embodied the power of travel, voice, and global connection. His acclaimed book An African Abroad captured a world in transition and continues to inspire new generations of readers and writers.
The publishing house was established by his daughter, Aurora Mizutani—independent investigative journalist, author, publisher, and founder of the Ajala Legacy Forum. Born in Nigeria and raised across Italy, the United Kingdom, and Japan, Aurora’s life has echoed her father’s global path while forging a voice entirely her own. Her international education includes studies at London Metropolitan University and Kansai Gaidai University, and her work bridges journalism, memoir, historical research, and independent publishing.
Aurora’s publications span memoir, investigative writing, travel, and cultural commentary. Her works include the memoir An African Abroad: The Memoirs of La Mora Data, children’s literature, travel writing, and a growing body of investigative research examining Cold War cultural networks and historical narratives. Her most recent research and publications—including Olabisi Ajala: CIA & MI6 Files Classified // Eyes Only // Case: AJALA–1950–1970—reflect an ongoing commitment to archival research, historical inquiry, and academic engagement.
Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House exists as a platform for bold, independent voices—authors, journalists, scholars, and storytellers who seek to question official narratives, preserve overlooked histories, and explore global identity across borders. The imprint supports emerging writers while continuing the mission that defined Olabisi Ajala’s life: to travel beyond borders, intellectually and geographically.
At its heart, the publishing house is both a tribute and a continuation—honoring a remarkable legacy while building a space where new stories, new research, and new perspectives can thrive.
Founder's Academic Tenure
Independent investigative journalist Aurora Mizutani, an Italian national born Dupelola Osaretin Ajala, is the daughter of renowned socialite, journalist, and actor Olabisi Ajala. Shaped by an international upbringing and a legacy rooted in storytelling, travel, and public life, she developed an early commitment to truth-seeking and independent inquiry.
Mizutani holds a double degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from London Metropolitan University and is also an alumna of Kansai Gaidai University, where she deepened her engagement with international communication and cross-cultural studies. During her academic years, she moved within political and cultural circles, engaging with prominent figures including Jeremy Corbyn, Boris Johnson, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen Elizabeth II.
Over the years, she has built a multifaceted career spanning investigative journalism, authorship, publishing, and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House, an independent imprint dedicated to preserving historical narratives, promoting emerging voices, and challenging official accounts. Her work has gained particular attention for its in-depth examination of Cold War-era networks and for the significant re-publication and reassessment of her father’s writings and legacy.
Now based in Japan, where she lives with her Japanese husband, Aurora Mizutani continues to work across borders—combining archival research, personal history, and investigative reporting to explore the intersections of power, memory, and identity in global history.
Aurora Mizutani with British politician and former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, London, 2010
Aurora Mizutani meets Prince Philip Duke of Edinburg, London, 2010, (far right)
Aurora Mizutani with British politician and former leader of the Laubor Party Jeremy Corbyn, London, 2010
SU President, Capital City College – London's largest Further Education college, then City & Islington College, London, 2010
THE FIRST TWENTY YEARS: 1993 to 2013
COLLEGE GOVERNORS 1992 - 2013
STUDENT GOVERNORS
Dupelola Ajala-Gravill•2010 - 2011
Aurora Mizutani, (far left)
meets Queen Elizabeth II, London, 2010,
Mandato accademico della fondatrice
🇮🇹 Italiano
La giornalista investigativa indipendente Aurora Mizutani, cittadina italiana nata Dupelola Osaretin Ajala, è la figlia del noto socialite, giornalista e attore Olabisi Ajala. Cresciuta in un contesto internazionale e segnata da un’eredità profondamente legata al racconto, al viaggio e alla vita pubblica, ha sviluppato fin da giovane un forte impegno verso la ricerca della verità e l’indagine indipendente.
Mizutani ha conseguito una doppia laurea in Letteratura Inglese e Scrittura Creativa presso la London Metropolitan University ed è anche alumna della Kansai Gaidai University, dove ha approfondito la comunicazione internazionale e gli studi interculturali. Durante il suo percorso accademico ha frequentato ambienti politici e culturali di rilievo, entrando in contatto con figure di primo piano quali Jeremy Corbyn, Boris Johnson, il Principe Filippo, Duca di Edimburgo, e la Regina Elisabetta II.
Nel corso degli anni ha costruito una carriera articolata che spazia dal giornalismo investigativo all’editoria, dalla scrittura all’imprenditoria culturale. È fondatrice della Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House, una casa editrice indipendente dedicata alla preservazione della memoria storica, alla valorizzazione di nuove voci e alla messa in discussione delle narrazioni ufficiali. Il suo lavoro ha ricevuto particolare attenzione per l’analisi approfondita delle reti della Guerra Fredda e per la significativa ripubblicazione e rivalutazione delle opere e dell’eredità intellettuale di suo padre.
Attualmente residente in Giappone, dove vive con il marito giapponese, Aurora Mizutani continua a operare oltre i confini, combinando ricerca d’archivio, storia personale e giornalismo investigativo per esplorare le intersezioni tra potere, memoria e identità nella storia globale.
創設者の学術的在任期間
🇯🇵 日本語
独立系調査ジャーナリストの オーロラ・ミズタニ(本名:デュペローラ・オサレティン・アジャラ、イタリア国籍)は、著名なソーシャライト、ジャーナリスト、俳優であった オラビシ・アジャラ の娘である。物語性、旅、そして公的な人生に深く根ざした国際的な環境で育ち、幼少期から真実の探究と独立した調査への強い使命感を培ってきた。
ミズタニは ロンドン・メトロポリタン大学 にて 英文学およびクリエイティブ・ライティングの二重専攻を修了し、あわせて 関西外国語大学(Kansai Gaidai University) の卒業生でもある。同大学では国際コミュニケーションおよび異文化研究を深めた。在学中には政治・文化の中枢に近い環境で活動し、ジェレミー・コービン、ボリス・ジョンソン、フィリップ王配(エディンバラ公)、エリザベス二世女王 などの著名人物とも接点を持った。
これまでに彼女は、調査報道、執筆、出版、文化起業を横断する多面的なキャリアを築いてきた。Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House の創設者として、歴史的記録の保存、新たな声の発信、そして既存の公式ナラティブへの批判的検証に取り組んでいる。特に冷戦期の国際ネットワークに関する綿密な調査や、父オラビシ・アジャラの著作と知的遺産の重要な再出版・再評価によって高い評価を得ている。
現在は 日本 に拠点を置き、日本人の夫とともに生活しながら、アーカイブ研究、個人的な歴史、調査報道を融合させ、権力・記憶・アイデンティティが交差するグローバルな歴史の構造を探究し続けている。
Академический срок основателя
🇷🇺 Русский
Независимая журналистка-расследователь Аурора Мизутани, гражданка Италии, рождённая под именем Дупелола Осаретин Аджала, является дочерью известного светского деятеля, журналиста и актёра Олабиси Аджалы. Сформированная международным воспитанием и наследием, связанным с повествованием, путешествиями и общественной жизнью, она с ранних лет посвятила себя поиску истины и независимым исследованиям.
Мизутани имеет двойную степень по английской литературе и креативному письму Лондонского столичного университета, а также является выпускницей Университета Кансай Гайдай, где углубила свои знания в области международной коммуникации и межкультурных исследований. В годы обучения она находилась в политических и культурных кругах, общаясь с такими известными фигурами, как Джереми Корбин, Борис Джонсон, принц Филипп, герцог Эдинбургский, и королева Елизавета II.
Со временем она построила многогранную карьеру, охватывающую журналистские расследования, писательскую деятельность, издательское дело и предпринимательство. Она является основательницей издательства Ajala Legacy Forum Publishing House, независимого издательского проекта, направленного на сохранение исторических нарративов, поддержку новых голосов и пересмотр официальных версий событий. Её работа получила особое внимание благодаря глубокому исследованию сетей эпохи холодной войны и значительной переизданию и переоценке трудов и наследия её отца.
В настоящее время проживая в Японии со своим японским супругом, Аурора Мизутани продолжает работать на международном уровне, объединяя архивные исследования, личную историю и журналистские расследования для изучения пересечений власти, памяти и идентичности в мировой истории.
Aurora Mizutani born Dupelola Osaretin Ajala is the daughter of Olabisi Ajala.
Olabisi Ajala's Nigerian Concord Article on Aurora Mizutani, then Dupelola Osaretin Ajala, Nigeria, 1989
Olabisi Ajala's Nigerian Concord Article on Aurora Mizutani, then Dupelola Osaretin Ajala, Nigeria, 1989
Olabisi Ajala's Nigerian Concord Article on Aurora Mizutani, then Dupelola Osaretin Ajala, Nigeria, 1989
Olabisi Ajala's Nigerian Concord Article on Aurora Mizutani, then Dupelola Osaretin Ajala, Nigeria, 1989
Aurora Mizutani, the accomplished daughter of legendary globetrotter Olabisi Ajala, is a prolific author and creative force behind multiple publications. Beyond her books, she actively runs and curates several blogs, where she develops original content concepts, conducts in-depth research, and delivers sharp, compelling writing designed to inform, challenge, and captivate her audience.
🇮🇹 Italiano
Aurora Mizutani, figlia dell’iconico globetrotter Olabisi Ajala, è un’autrice prolifica e una forza creativa nel panorama editoriale. Oltre ai suoi libri, cura attivamente diversi blog, per i quali sviluppa idee originali, conduce ricerche approfondite e realizza contenuti incisivi e coinvolgenti, pensati per informare, stimolare e catturare l’interesse dei lettori.
🇯🇵 日本語
伝説的なグローブトロッター オラビシ・アジャラ の娘である オーロラ・ミズタニ は、多くの著作を持つ多作な作家であり、出版分野における創造的な存在である。著書に加え、複数のブログを積極的に運営・編集し、独自のコンテンツ企画を立案し、綿密なリサーチを行いながら、読者の関心を引きつける鋭く魅力的な文章を発信している。
Olabisi Ajala's Nigerian Concord Article on Aurora Mizutani, then Dupelola Osaretin Ajala, Nigeria, 1989
Original Image of Aurora Mizutani, then Dupelola Osaretin Ajala, Bologna, Italy, 1979
Pen-name: D. A-Gravill