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Wole Soyinka. Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic ( Yoruba: Akínwándé Olúwọlé Babátúndé Ṣóyíinká; born 13 July 1934), known as Wole Soyinka ( pronounced [wɔlé ʃójĩnká] ), is a Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist in the English language.
May 17, 2024 · Wole Soyinka (born July 13, 1934, Abeokuta, Nigeria) is a Nigerian playwright and political activist who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986. He sometimes wrote of modern West Africa in a satirical style, but his serious intent and his belief in the evils inherent in the exercise of power were usually evident in his work as well.
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Aug 16, 2023 · Learn about Wole Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986. Explore his life, works, political views and achievements as a playwright, poet, author and teacher.
Oct 6, 2021 · The distinguished Nigerian writer Wole Soyinka has just published his first novel in almost a half century, Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth – a scorching satire on...
Nov 2, 2021 · The Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka Discusses His First Novel in Nearly Fifty Years. The Nigerian writer explains the origins of his latest book’s title, why novels are harder to write than plays,...
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Oct 19, 2023 · The Nigerian writer talks to Aysegul Sert about his new novel, his political engagement, and his creative process. He shares his memories of his friends, his uncle, and his Nobel Prize, and his struggle to balance his passions and his peace of mind.
Wole Soyinka is a renowned Nigerian playwright, poet, essayist, and critic. He was born on July 13, 1934, in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Soyinka is often regarded as one of the foremost literary figures...
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