Tag: Wole Soyinka

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This marks the first time the 90-year-old will speak publicly about the film adaptation of his iconic memoir.

Mrs Soyinka-Airewele said she had been subjected to a “barrage” of racist and violent messages, including threats of sexual assault ...

Some Nigerians who reacted to his speech said it did not address the protesters' demands.

According to the governor, the theme of this year’s programme perfectly encapsulates Mr Soyinka’s profound commitment to creating a just ...

“If at 90 years old, Nigeria is yet to attain the country of Wole Soyinka’s dream, he could not be ...

“Mr Soyinka’s life is worthy of emulation and propels one to advocate for a more just society through interventions, conversations ...

I first met you on your hospital bed in UCH in October or November 1965 in the company of two ...

They commended Soyinka’s unwavering opposition to oppression and rejection of all forms of domination.

The essay competition is one of the many activities to celebrate Soyinka, who turns 90 on 13 July.

In October 2008, the then Minister of FCT, Aliyu Modibbo, renamed a major street in Gwarimpa Estate after Mr Soyinka.

Aburo, how are you doing? Rarely do I feel like interfering in the affairs of men in your place of ...

“For us in vast swathes of the African continent, Mr Trump’s guilty verdict is a daybreak on a new democratic ...

Wole Soyinka and six eminent Nigerians founded The Pyrates Confraternity in 1952 at the University College, Ibadan.

Prof Osundare called Part Four "an unusual section" in a book of this type, consisting, as it were, of tributes ...

"The arts are the material expression of the people’s essence, of their spirituality, and of their dignity. Return the spirituality ...

Over nearly 20 months of leading the Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission (TJPC) into the violence in the South-East of ...

“We speak about food hunger because it is real. But palliatives are temporary stop-gap policies. They do not reach the ...

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, will deliver the anniversary lecture. The renowned playwright, novelist, poet and essayist will deconstruct an important ...

Bola Ige’s murder was not unconnected with the Mambilla scam. Olu Agunloye worked closely with me, both within and outside ...

Mr Soyinka spoke in a recorded goodwill message played at the third-anniversary celebration of Naija Times, a Nigerian newspaper.

Mr Soyinka will give a goodwill message to back the keynote by one of his former students and former presidential ...

Professor Wole Soyinka ...I wish to state in advance that I voluntarily waive all protection under the statute of limitations, ...