Fan reactions to the characters reflected the play's success in creating complex, relatable figures that sparked important conversations about power, love, and social change. The futuristic setting didn't detract from the humanity of the characters; instead, it emphasized how timeless these interpersonal struggles remain. Social media engagement also showed particular appreciation for how the play…

As part of the outlined programmes for the fourth-quarter of 2024, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, the Council and Management of Obafemi Awolowo University paid a courtesy visit to the world-acclaimed playwright, novelist, poet and essayist, Professor Emeritus Wole Soyinka.

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…

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

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…

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,

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.

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

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

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…

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,"…

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…