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 (91 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 14,719 | $250,000 | 191$ |
| Totals | 1 | 19,237,691 | 14,719 | $250,000 | 191$ |
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Romania:
Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian writer and Nobel laureate, recounted his harrowing experience at Bucharest's Otopeni Airport after being a victim of a taxi driver.
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Ghana:
Wole Soyinka's monumental play, 'Death and the King's Horseman,' explores the harrowing conflict between colonial authority, Yoruba tradition and human desire.
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Ghana:
Written by Nigeria’s Nobel Prize-winning dramatist, Wole Soyinka, Death and the King’s Horseman is one of Africa’s most acclaimed works.
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Ghana:
Professor Wole Soyinka is a 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate.
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Tanzania:
Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian author who emphasized the use of Kiswahili as a unifying language across Africa.
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Kenya:
Wole Soyinka is a celebrated African writer who benefited from similar academic environments as Ngũgĩ.
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Jamaica:
Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian Nobel laureate who studied at Leeds University.
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Romania:
Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian diplomat who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986 and is an iconic figure in African literature.
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Nigeria:
Professor Wole Soyinka’s NALICON was backed by Tinubu during the pro-democracy struggle.
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Nigeria:
Wole Soyinka's name is honored at Lagos' National Theatre.
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