Wole Soyinka
1 Nov
The 6th edition of the Timeless Memories Exhibition, titled "Elastic Effects of Wole Soyinka ‘The Man who didn't Die in the face of Tyranny,'" is set to captivate and educate audiences as it delves into the profound prison experience of the renowned Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Curated and Produced by Oludamola Adebowale, this exceptional exhibition takes a unique approach to celebrate the life and work of the iconic writer and activist.
17 Sep
Human acculturation and civilization have been shaped for hundreds of thousands of years. The curation process ensures that conformity to social order is more natural to human acculturation than to be a pariah.
17 Sep
Despite vociferous denouncement and tirade from supporters of Peter Obi on social media, as well as a reaction from Labour Party (LP) over his comments that the opposition party knew Obi lost the February 25, 2023 presidential election but wants to force lies on Nigerians...
15 Sep
The Labour Party has accused Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka of exhibiting “dual character” and succumbing to “groupthink syndrome” in his recent comments about the party’s performance in the 2023 general elections.
14 Sep
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Wednesday slammed the Labour Party (LP) for trying to force lies on Nigerians as regards the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Soyinka said at an event titled “The Lives of Wole Soyinka — A Dialogue” organised by Africa in the World in Stellenbosch, South Africa that the leadership…
8 Sep
In an era dominated by digital distractions and rapid technological advancement, the state of a nation’s reading culture serves as a critical indicator of its intellectual development and societal progress.
2 Sep
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has once again reiterated the fact Isese is a quest for illumination of human condition. According to him, Isese does not pretend, but asks questions about justice.
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President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the 'Heritage Voyage of Return' initiative aimed at reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots, saying the programme will not only re-awaken the historical awareness of society...
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Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has decried continued rights abuse in Nigeria, years after struggle for freedom from slave trade and colonialism.
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Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on the Federal Government to reopen cases of religious killings in the country. Soyinka made this appeal on Channels Television during his 89th birthday celebration on Sunday while he also sought a visa ban on religious bigots. A second-year student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education in…
17 Jul
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has stressed the need for religious tolerance among Nigerians.He spoke at the presentation of his latest collection of works: Wole Soyinka: Selected Poems (1965-2022: A Retrospective).
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They are the continent’s illustrious global culture icons. Both eminent creatives; one is a visual artist and culture advocate; the other, writer and rights activist and humanist. But they are both teachers and mentors of generations of younger artists and culture intellectuals.
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