Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka Blasts NBC Over Ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song
Soyinka further warned that legitimising acts of impunity creates a dangerous environment, where state authorities feel emboldened to crush dissent under the guise of regulation. He cautioned that Nigeria risks descending into authoritarianism if only praise-singers are allowed to thrive.
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Pyrates Confraternity Not A Cult Group, Says Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has asserted that the Pyrates Confraternity, which he co-founded in 1952, is not a secret cult but a registered association committed to justice and national betterment.
He made these remarks during the 26th Annual … Continue Reading
I survived Abacha’s regime by miracle – Wole Soyinka reveals
In an exclusive interview with TheNEWS to mark his 90th birthday, Prof. Wole Soyinka shared his harrowing experiences during the regime of late dictator Gen. Sani Abacha, describing it as a “miracle” he survived the period.
Soyinka revealed that … Continue Reading
President Tinubu Names National Theatre After Wole Soyinka
President Bola Tinubu has named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, in commemoration of his 90th birthday.
In a letter to Soyinka, Tinubu praised the literary giant’s remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication … Continue Reading