Prof. Wole Soyinka
23 Dec
The Nigerian Human Rights Community (NHRC) has criticised younger Nigerians urging the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, to lead mass protests against the country’s current situation, describing such calls as a result of historical ignorance.
7 Dec
A human rights and social justice organization, National Association of Seadogs (NAS), on Saturday offered free food to about 450 vulnerable children in Jattu, Etsako West Local Government of Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the association, popularly known as pyrates confraternity, was founded by Prof. Wole Soyinka and six others in…
13 Nov
After a showing the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF), The Man Died is billed for a special screening today, November 13, at the Agip Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan Lagos as part of the Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF), which had declared its 2024 season ‘The Soyinka Year’.
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The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as The Pyrates Confraternity, has denied any affiliation with a group known as
17 Mar 2024
The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has sought the support of Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, in providing strategies for the promotion and preservation of literary art in the country.
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Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, has called for the support of the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, in providing strategies for the promotion and preservation of literary arts in the country.
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