Literary icon, Professor Wole Soyinka, is a voice to reckon with. He has towed the path of excellence which has brought him global acclaim. His achievements have reached far beyond Africa to touch the lives of people the world over with inspiration that transcends literature, politics and education. On Tuesday, July 13, the Nobel Laureate turned 87 years.

He is a theatre practitioner par excellence. Excelling as an essayist, dramatist, playwright, poet, and social critic has placed him in the upper echelons of society. He stands tall among theatre aficionados with various honours to his name.


Amongst his works are The Trial of Brother Jero, Jero’s Metamorphosis, A Dance of the Forests, Kongi’s Harvest, Madmen and Specialists, Death and the King’s Horseman, A Play of Giants and Requiem for a Futurologist.

Birthday wishes for the icon
Prof. Soyinka was duly honored as he marked his 87th year on earth. Truly, he is leaving his footprints on the sand of time. Social activists, governors, entertainers, and Nigerians in general took to social media to celebrate the literature legend.

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, described Soyinka as the “rarest breed of humankind”.



In his words, “On July 13, 1934, the heavens bestowed on Ogun State, Nigeria and Africa as a whole, the rarest breed of humankind. From being the conscience of the Nation, you conquered the world as a playwright, poet, essayist and public intellectual. At 87, we proudly celebrate an enigma whose kind only Ogun State has the privilege of laying claim to. Congratulations, Prof.”

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