Celebrating A Colossus at 90: The Unyielding Journey Of Wole Soyinka

Author: Oludamola Adebowale /Akínwándé Olúwọlé Babátúndé “Wọlé” Ṣóyínká, born on July 13, 1934, in Abeokuta, Nigeria, was destined for greatness from birth. When he was born to Samuel Ayodele Soyinka (fondly called “Essay”) and Grace Eniola Soyinka (whom he called “Wild Christian”), little did his parents know the impact their newborn would have on the world and the battles he would fight and endure throughout his life. Where Wole Soyinka comes from A descendant of the rulers of Isara, an ancient town in Ogun state in southwest Nigeria, Soyinka was born the second of his parents’ seven children. While his The post Celebrating A Colossus at 90: The Unyielding Journey Of Wole Soyinka appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.