Tag: Wole Soyinka
Nigeria redeemed from reputation of ‘permanent lying – Soyinka
“If we started telling the full story of that struggle, we would be here for a whole day, week, year.…
Why I prefer Orisa worship to Christianity, Islam – Wole Soyinka
“I was fortunate to be born in two worlds – the Christian world and traditional Orisa worshippers. My grandfather, until…
How Soyinka led Pyrates Confraternity to give Jeyifo befitting burial
In keeping with tradition, the group accorded Jeyifo a symbolic “Pyratical burial,” a ceremonial farewell that celebrates the life of…
A Night for Icons: WSCIJ honours Ofeimun, Salami, Journalists at 20th anniversary awards
The 20th Anniversary celebration of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) opened with powerful messages from Founder WSCIJ …
Nigeria’s crisis not Christian vs Muslim war, says Soyinka
The 90-year-old author added that political leaders have taken advantage of religious differences to gain power while refusing to punish…
The Romanian Incident: Police did their best to help – Soyinka
A detailed narrative of my Romanian encounter will be out soon – title: ENTER YOUR PIN: Footloose in Fear, Fame…
Trump is ‘White Idi Amin,’ I won’t honour U.S. Consulate Visa Reinterview – Soyinka
“Are we looking in the case of the United States, at the white Idi Amin, for instance? If you look…
Kongi at 91: Ogun authors echo Soyinka’s brilliance in birthday tribute
Referring to Soyinka by his revered traditional title, “Kongi,” the statement closed with an uplifting birthday wish to the globally…
Soyinka demands Tinubu probe deaths of Kudirat, Giwa, Ige, others
According to him, Tinubu should initiate a formal probe into the strange circumstances that led to the deaths of Nigerians…
Tunde Onakoya reveals details of discussion with Prof. Wole Soyinka
Renowned Nigerian chess coach and Guinness World Record holder, Tunde Onakoya, has shared a heartfelt moment from his recent meeting…
Eedris Abdulkareem’s ban, Surely not again!!! – Wole Soyinka
Any government that is tolerant only of yes-men and women, which accommodate only praise-singers and dancers to the official beat,…
U.S honours Soyinka, Okundaye at unveiling of African Cultural Festival 2025 Pennsylvania
The honor was bestowed on them on March 26 at the unveiling of African Cultural Festival 2025 held at the…
Slave Trade: Remembrance and reparatory ethos 2025
Now, that slaveowner happened to be an out and out sadist. He not only ran a domestic amphitheatre of death,…
Soyinka bags Lifetime Achievement Award
The festival’s programme features 12 creative workshops designed for children, including African storytelling stones, African Pottery, and African jewellery making.
University of Ibadan immortalises Wole Soyinka with new Institute
According to Adebowale, the institute was designed to “serve the global community in research, performance, teaching, and exchange endeavours on…