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 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 1 | 9.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 438,595 | $448,000 | 953$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 438,595 | $448,000 | 953$ |
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Nigeria:
Dr Aluko admires Professor Wole Soyinka's ideology and has been influenced by his way of dressing.
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Brazil:
Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian writer who was initially scheduled to participate in the event but canceled due to health issues.
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Kenya:
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka continues to command moral authority because literature possesses a rare gift that political power lacks.
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Nigeria:
Wole Soyinka, a Nobel laureate, was noted as a key figure who could support the claims made by Nyiam.
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Kenya:
Wole Soyinka is referenced as a Nobel Laureate who speaks about the drama of the gods in relation to human stories.
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Kenya:
Wole Soyinka once asserted that people must define themselves and be recognized for their own worth.
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Kenya:
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka captures the unique structure of African cosmology, particularly Yoruba thought, showing how this worldview shapes African drama, ritual, myth and artistic expression.
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Ghana:
Wole Soyinka won the Prize in Literature in 1986, making him the first African to win a prize other than for Peace.
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United Kingdom:
Wole Soyinka was the first African writer to win the Nobel prize for literature in 1986.
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Kenya:
Wole Soyinka, a Nobel laureate in literature, considers Nigeria the happiest place on earth.
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