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Why Trump Administration Revoked Soyinka’s U.S. Visa

The controversy surrounding the revocation of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s U.S. visa deepened on Tuesday as new details and historical context emerged, sparking debate over the possible motives behind the decision by the U.S. government, currently led by President Donald Trump. The

October 28, 2025

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US Bans Wole Soyinka, Revokes Visa – Nobel Laureate Reacts

The United States government has revoked the non-immigrant visa of Nigeria’s Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, effectively barring him from entering the country a development he described as “baffling” and “unjustified.” Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery,

October 28, 2025

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Emergency Rule: Tinubu Acted To Restore Stability In Rivers, Presidency Replies Jonathan, Soyinka

The Presidency has reacted to comments by former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said Tinubu acted

March 24, 2025

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Nigerian, Cuban Artistes To Feature In Soyinka-led 2025 World Poetry Day Celebration In Lagos

As part of the World Poetry Day celebration scheduled to hold in Lagos on 21 March 2025, some Nigerian and Cuban poets and guest artistes have been selected for live performances. The event which is the 6th edition in Nigeria is hosted

March 18, 2025

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6th Providus Bank World Poetry Day Celebration Holds March 21 In Lagos

The 6th edition of World Poetry Day celebration hosted by Providus Bank will hold on 21 March 2025 at Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) had in 1999 declared 21 March every

March 16, 2025

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‘The Man Died’ Wins ‘Best Screenplay’ Award At Carthage Film Festival

The Man Died, the feature film inspired by Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka’s prison notes of same title, has won the Best Screenplay trophy at the 35th Carthage International Film Festival, which held from 14 to 21 November in Tunis. At the closing

December 24, 2024

Cuban President Honours Wole Soyinka National Medal

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Cuban President Honours Wole Soyinka With National Medal

Nigerian writer and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has been awarded a medal of national honour by Cuba President, Miguel Diaz-Canel. Prof. Soyinka received the Haydee Santamaria Medal at an event held in Casa de las Americas, Havana, Cuba on 23rd August.

August 30, 2024

Opinion

Chimamanda Adichie On Peter Obi

When Prof. Wole Soyinka emitted that caustic lava on Mr. Peter Obi, a lot of people sprang up against him. I told a story where we wanted to set a deadly trap for Prof. Soyinka, and it was Peter Obi himself who

June 14, 2024

Opinion

Soyinka As Okonkwo In ‘Things Fall Apart’

Prof. Wole Soyinka is a distinguished Nigerian whose contributions to literature and politics are globally recognised. However, despite his achievements, he sometimes fails to heed that each profession, especially in his writings, has the moral obligation to be understood or keep quiet.

May 25, 2024

Wole Soyinka’s Film Adaptation 'The Man Died' Set For July Release

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Wole Soyinka’s Film Adaptation ‘The Man Died’ Set For Release In July

Nollywood veteran Wale Ojo is set to play Wole Soyinka in the upcoming film adaptation of “The Man Died.” This memoir delves into Soyinka’s life during his incarceration as a political prisoner amidst the turbulence of the Nigerian Civil War. Directed by

May 3, 2024

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Prof Wole Soyinka

Why Trump Administration Revoked Soyinka’s U.S. Visa

US Bans Wole Soyinka, Revokes Visa – Nobel Laureate Reacts

Emergency Rule: Tinubu Acted To Restore Stability In Rivers, Presidency Replies Jonathan, Soyinka

Nigerian, Cuban Artistes To Feature In Soyinka-led 2025 World Poetry Day Celebration In Lagos

6th Providus Bank World Poetry Day Celebration Holds March 21 In Lagos

‘The Man Died’ Wins ‘Best Screenplay’ Award At Carthage Film Festival

Cuban President Honours Wole Soyinka With National Medal

Chimamanda Adichie On Peter Obi

Soyinka As Okonkwo In ‘Things Fall Apart’

Wole Soyinka’s Film Adaptation ‘The Man Died’ Set For Release In July

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