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 | 3 | 8.67 | 0.16% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 360,117 | $448,000 | 783$ |
| South Africa | 2 | 6.00 | 0.61% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 395,391 | $350,000 | 2,333$ |
| Germany | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,123 | $3,845,000 | 2,163$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,267 | $350,000 | 197$ |
| Totals | 7 | 355,024,423 | 805,898 | $4,993,000 | 5,476$ |
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Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Wole Soyinka explores themes of death and cultural identity in his play 'Death and the King’s Horseman'.
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South Africa:
Ngũgĩ’s tackling issues was no different from Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Gabriel Okara, Cheikh Hamidou Kane and others.
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Nigeria:
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said that a former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, demonstrated courage by refusing to step down for President Bola Tinubu during the All Progressives Congress presidential primary contest of 2022.
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Denmark:
Wole Soyinka is recognized as a literary legend who has played a crucial role in defining African literature.
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South Africa:
Wole Soyinka laments the decay of beauties spoiled by the politics of corruption in Nigeria in his latest novel.
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Germany:
Wole Soyinka was the last black African to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature before 2021.
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Nigeria:
Tinubu highlighted Prof. Wole Soyinka as one of the individuals whose lives and work had lifted the continent.
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South Africa:
Wole Soyinka delivered a speech at last year’s edition of the Abu Dhabi Culture Summit, discussing the era of a post-human civilization.
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Nigeria:
Wole Soyinka condemned the banning of rapper Edris Abdulkareem’s new song, describing the action as unjust.
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South Africa:
Nigerian Nobel Literature laureate Wole Soyinka’s play and film Death and the King’s Horseman is analysed.
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