Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, and essayist who became the first African laureate to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. His work often addresses themes of oppression and tyranny, and he is known for his outspoken criticism of Nigerian political leaders. Soyinka's plays, such as 'Death and the King's Horseman,' draw on Yoruba mythology and traditional forms, blending them with modern theatrical techniques, thus creating a unique voice that resonates with both local and global audiences.
Born on Jul 13, 1934 (90 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 10 | 7.40 | 0.42% | +40% | 206,139,589 | 1,224,938 | $448,000 | 2,662$ |
| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,507 | $2,700,000 | 1,345$ |
| Gabon | 1 | 8.00 | 0.31% | +0% | 2,225,734 | 6,955 | $15,000 | 47$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 497 | $31,000 | 12$ |
| Totals | 13 | 274,965,373 | 1,264,897 | $3,194,000 | 4,066$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Wole Soyinka is a Nobel laureate and was a classmate of Victor Omololu Olunloyo at Government College, Ibadan.
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Estonia:
Wole Soyinka's article 'Uuskeele ohud' was referenced in the exam tasks.
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Nigeria:
Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka condemned the NBC over the ban, describing it as a return to the culture of censorship and a threat to the right to free expression.
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Nigeria:
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has condemned the recent ban placed on a song by Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem.
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Gabon:
Wole Soyinka is a Nobel laureate known for his resistance against dictatorships and censorship.
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Nigeria:
Wole Soyinka is referenced for advising Bola Tinubu against running for president due to the challenges he would face.
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Nigeria:
Wole Soyinka recently joined 10 distinguished poets from Nigeria and Cuba to deliver their works at the sixth Providus Bank Poetry Café.
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France:
Wole Soyinka is the first black Nobel Prize laureate in literature, recognized for his literary achievements.
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Nigeria:
Wole Soyinka lamented about his generation being wasted during his time at the University of Ife.
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Nigeria:
Wole Soyinka responded to critics who have been taunting him to 'say something' about the present administration.
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