Tag: Prof. Wole Soyinka
Again, fraudsters impersonate Soyinka, defraud many
"Yesterday, barely days after I was sent a link, a woman called me up, a total stranger, but she was…
I have made arrangements for my death – Soyinka
In response, Soyinka, while hinting at his future, remarked that he had made arrangements for his transition. “I don't want…
I have made arrangement for my death – Soyinka
Soyinka, responding, said he didn't want to be morbid but hinted that his transition was his future, adding that he…
Cuba celebrates Soyinka with Dulce María Loynaz International Prize
In his acceptance speech, Soyinka conveyed his profound happiness and emotional connection, expressing how deeply he valued returning to the…
Cuban President confers national medal of honour on Soyinka
The Haydee Santamaria Medal is conferred to national and foreign citizens and groups who, over the years, have shared the…
I can’t conceive for a moment mature people calling themselves Obidients – Soyinka
Soyinka said the word submission meant obedience, saying religion preached submission but asked: "submission to whom? Each individual can find…
Donald Trump is a menace, a danger to the world, a consummate liar – Soyinka
"We have had one here also, but he is just a copycat beside Donald Trump. If you want to find…
Why I wrote a new book at 90 – Soyinka
Soyinka added that "Then, I told them I wanted to see their treatment of that episode in their imaginative reconstructions. …
Abacha was mad, obsessed with me, It was a bit miracle I survived his period – Soyinka
"I consider it a bit of a miracle that I managed to survive that period. Because Abacha was mad. He…
Sanwo-Olu unveils special portrait of Soyinka (Photos)
"His Nobel Prize win many years ago opened the door for many to dream and believe that greatness is achievable.…
The many ways Soyinka supported me – Gbenga Daniel
Daniel, who was the chairman of the occasion, narrated how Soyinka encouraged and inspired him to carry out the modernization…
ANA Lagos celebrates Soyinka, reads from his works
Ogunrinde, who read The man died said the reason she read the work was because it chronicled Soyinka’s impact during…
20 Quick astonishing facts about Prof. Wole Soyinka at 90
In 1965, he seized the Western Nigeria Broadcasting Service studio and broadcast a demand for the cancellation of the Western…
Soyinka at 90: You’re a patriot, Africa’s pride – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor said the Nobel Laureate, as a quintessential scholar and literary icon, has used his position and experience to…
Breaking: Tinubu names National Theatre after Soyinka
Tinubu described Soyinka as a colossus, a true Renaissance person blessed with innumerable talents, saying he is a playwright, actor,…