Tag: Prof. Wole Soyinka
I’m still trying to look for my centre – Soyinka
The annual event curated by Culture Advocates Caucus and directed by Jahman Anikulapo held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for…
Inside Soyinka’s surprising mission to Ooni’s Palace
Prof. Soyinka stressed the growing desire among diaspora Africans, particularly Afro-Brazilians of Yoruba ancestry, to reconnect with their past.
Soyinka questions Trump’s mental state over violent remarks about Nigeria
In his words: “Any government has an obligation to protect, to ensure the welfare of his or her citizens. There's…
Framing Benue killings as religiously motivated misleading, harmful – Gov Alia
Governor Alia added that every loss of life in Benue weighs heavily on him as governor and called on the…
Soyinka blows hot: ‘Trump is a petty-minded dictator’
The Nobel Laureate noted that Trump’s campaign rhetoric normalised hate speech and created a climate of intolerance that had lasting…
From Green Card to Blacklist: Soyinka’s Tumultuous U.S. Journey
The Nobel Laureate’s reaction was measured but firm. “If they wish to cancel it, that is their business,” he told…
Soyinka reacts as U.S revokes his visa permanently
Soyinka also used the occasion to recount two earlier experiences he had with U.S. authorities, both of which he described…
Badagry Door of Return, a historic beginning of stupendous event – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka says the Door of Return Ceremony in Badagry, Lagos is a historic beginning of a…
Why I accepted Tinubu’s renaming of National Theatre after me – Soyinka
The literary icon also revisited his past criticism of the National Theatre, describing it once as a “slum” and even…
How I was abducted, robbed in Romania – Soyinka
By Nehru Odeh Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has given a detailed account of how he was abducted and robbed…
Visa Reinterview: Why I won’t honour invitation by U.S. Consulate – Soyinka
Soyinka, who was taken aback by the invite, which he finds strange and bizarre and, according to him, not a…
Soyinka backs traditional medicine at Isese Festival
The Nobel Laureate lamented the neglect of indigenous remedies, noting that many Nigerians still believe only hospitals can provide effective…
Celebrations across two continents as Soyinka turns 91
The 2025 programme explores postcolonial identity and interrogates how young Africans can reclaim agency and reimagine leadership in ways that…
Soyinka tears into Babangida’s Memoir: ‘You’re a General without an Army’
Soyinka said Babangida must write a follow-up book, as his autobiography remains unfinished.
What Soyinka said about Nigeria’s future will leave you speechless
The playwright and cultural icon also highlighted the need to adapt traditional practices to modern life to preserve their cultural…