Wole Soyinka
15 Dec
Kano State Government and Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) have commended PRNigeria's Young Communication Fellowship for its pivotal role in mentoring and empowering the next generation of communicators. During the latest cohort's graduation at the PRNigeria Centre in Kano, Motunrayo Alaka, Executive Director/CEO of WSCIJ, praised Image Merchant Promotion Limited (IMPR) for its…
10 Dec
The Guardian reporter, Ann Godwin, emerged as one of the celebrated journalists at the prestigious Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAR). She emerged runner-up in the print category of the 19th edition of WSAR
2 Dec
In the heart of Lagos, a cultural revolution is brewing. Eko Hotels and Suites' Prideland 3 is not just another holiday event—it's a bold reimagining of African storytelling, performance, and artistic expression that promises to captivate audiences and challenge traditional theatrical boundaries. The upcoming Tropical Christmas Wonderland represents a meticulously crafted fusion of theatrical innovation…
23 Nov
On its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, the University of Ibadan has decided to establish the Wole Soyinka Institute in honour of one of its illustrious alumni, the Nobel Laureate, Oluwole Akinwande Babatunde Soyinka,
15 Nov
As I am wont to say, quoting my boss of blessed memory, Allah-De…Two weeks ago, I drew attention to the spiritual values Professor Wole Soyinka professes which manifest in his familiarisation with the traditional form of worship.
26 Oct
On the heels of its successful outing on October 5 at the Quramo Festival of Words, QFest 2024, in Lagos, The Man Died, the feature film inspired by Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s prison notes
19 Oct
On the heels of its successful outing on October 5 at the Quramo Festival of Words, QFest 2024, in Lagos, The Man Died, the feature film inspired by Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s prison notes, is continuing its run of the festival circuits
7 Oct
The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, has unveiled the Wole Soyinka Adire Village Industrialization Project aimed at addressing the growing issue of adulteration in Adire and maintaining the authenticity of this cultural treasure. Oba Gbadebo was speaking at his palace against the backdrop of adulterated Adire and the need for mass mechanized production…
25 Sep
The legendary Nigerian playwright and Nobel Prize winner, Wole Soyinka, has expressed discomfort with the idea of a film adaptation of his memoir. Soyinka opened up about his life in a recent interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo. The 90-year-old author, known for his outspokenness and activism, shared his thoughts on his memoir-turned-movie, "The Man Died,"…
19 Sep
Renowned Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has revealed that he refuses to let text correction software edit his writing. The author made this known in an interview with CNN International's Larry Madowo on the "African Voices" programme. Soyinka, known for his candidness, explained that he deliberately avoids keeping up with the latest tech trends, finding…
7 Sep
Today’s youth require guidance in cultivating strong moral values and showing respect to their enigmatic elders and mysterious ancestors. I hold a critical stance toward making broad generalizations without substantial evidence.
27 Aug
A Nigerian academic Peyi Soyinka-Airewele, has recounted her experiences that unfolded in the spring of 2024, which culminated in death threats against her at Ithaca College, a university in New York, in the United States. Soyinka-Airewele is the daughter of Professor Wole Soyinka, first Nobel Laureate winner in Literature from Africa. Soyinka-Airewele, who is the…
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Ugandan pop star Joshua Baraka returns to Lagos to promote his seven-track EP, Recess. He opens up to Guardian Music about his Pan-African collaborations, creative process, and his mission to inspire hope across Africa’s burgeoning music scene. “Yesterday was my birthday,” Joshua Baraka chuckled. “It was crazy; we went clubbing. I’m still recovering,” he said,…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over recent stampedes in Nigeria, which claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. The incidents, reported in Okija (Anambra), Maitama (Abuja), and Ibadan (Oyo State), have drawn widespread attention and grief. In a statement released on Saturday night, Atiku described the events as "heartbreaking" and…
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The Kaduna State Peace Commission (KSPC) has declared year 2024 as peaceful year free from all kinds of violence. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of KSPC, Dr Sale Momale, made the disclosure during the Internal Reflections Meeting jointly organised by the commission and the US Institute of Peace (USIP), facilitated by AID Foundation in…
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Media personality Frank Edoho has criticised former presidential aide Reno Omokri for praising President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the absence of fuel queues during the festive season. Omokri, in a post on his X account, described this year’s yuletide season as historic, noting that it was the first in Nigeria’s history without fuel scarcity…
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Lagos witnessed a spiritual awakening as The Immersion, a transformative three-day camp meeting organised by Petra Christian Centre, captivated thousands at the D’Podium Events Center, Ikeja, from December 6th to 8th. With the theme “This is Jubilee,” the camp meeting delivered a divine encounter that left attendees uplifted, inspired, and renewed. The camp meeting commenced…
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The Trump-Vance Transition Team has backed Nigeria-based Massad Boulos, the Managing Director of SCOA Nigeria Plc, who was selected by United States President-elect, Donald Trump, to be his senior adviser on Arab and Middle-East Affairs, dismissing media attacks on him. Boulos has faced criticism following his selection by Trump. The SCOA managing director has been…
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The FCT Emergency Management Department(FEMD) has urged organisations intending to give out food items to the less privileged to involve security agencies as well as the department. The advice followed stampedes at rice-sharing venues across three states, two states: Anambra and Oyo states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), leaving scores dead and many injured.…
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A massive fire tore through the Yar-Dole motorcycle market in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday evening, leaving traders and residents devastated as the flames consumed shops and stalls worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, as the cause of the fire remains unknown, but its rapid spread left many unable to salvage…
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The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Bible Ministries, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has advised Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, senior government officials and other political leaders to make decisions and implement policies that will ease the sufferings and challenge plaguing Nigerians across the country. Pastor Kumuyi made this statement while addressing journalists ahead of…