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Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by wolesmile(m): 8:42pm On Aug 29
Prof. Wole Soyinka, Nigerian writer and Nobel Prize in Literature, received on Thursday at Casa de las Americas the Haydee Santamaria Medal, awarded by Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic.

The award was given on behalf of Cuba and at the proposal of the Minister of Culture.

As reported by the Presidency on X, Jorge Fornet, director of the Center for Literary Research of Casa de las Americas, in his remarks of praise, said that awarding Soyinka the medal that bears the name of that extraordinary woman “is an act of justice that honors us.”
After the ceremony, Diaz-Canel held a meeting with Soyinka, where he thanked her for his visit in such a complex moment for Cuba.
“It is the visit of a brother who has always been fighting for the most just causes,” the president noted.

The Haydee Santamaria Medal is conferred to national and foreign citizens and groups who, over the years, have shared the main objectives of the Casa: the enrichment, defense and integration of the genuine cultures of Cuba region and the entire South.

This event also celebrates Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday and the 60th anniversary of his first visit to Cuba, where he has returned on several occasions.

The Nobel Laureate in Literature, who during the tribute had stated that “Cuba is also my home”, referred during the meeting to the strong ties that unite the island and Africa.


https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/08/29/cuban-president-confers-national-medal-of-honour-on-soyinka/

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Cxmanluvs: 8:44pm On Aug 29
Congratulations Prof. Another bad news for Pandora Gringory People grin

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by immortalcrown(m): 8:50pm On Aug 29
Congratulations! Your intellectual achievement deserves the award.

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by immortalcrown(m): 8:50pm On Aug 29
Cxmanluvs:
Congratulations Prof. Another bad news for Pandora Gringory People grin
It is uncalled for to play tribalism here. But let me tell you one thing. When it comes to literature, Igbo people are blessed. What has Soyinka achieved that Achebe didn't achieve? While I wait for you to answer the question, I can mention some things Achebe achieved that Soyinka may never achieve.

1.
Achebe chose dignity over fame and rejected Nigerian government awards. Has Soyinka done such?

2.
50 Cents and Achebe. Is there a similarity from Soyinka.

3.
Is there any book by Soyinka that has more language translations than Achebe's "Things Fall Apart"?

4.
Concerning the history of Nigeria, has Soyinka authored any book that can challenge "There was a Country" by Achebe?

5.
I may be wrong on this one but let me add it and get corrections. Mass Communication students, at least in Nigeria, have to use Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" but may not use any book by Soyinka.

I don't want to mention Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamanda and Chukwumerije because I doubt you have their equals in your tribe.

Again, it is unnecessary and wrong to play tribalism under this thread. I just listed all these things just to put you in your place, not to be a tribal bigot like you.

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Thewrath(m): 8:54pm On Aug 29
Cuba is known for cultism and drugs,enough said!!

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by mustyNEMESIS: 8:55pm On Aug 29
Well deserved. Soyinka should be honored, not to be hated. It hurts to see some peeps hurl insults at him. He has done his part and he’s being honored for that. We all should strive to live responsibly.

So please, stop hating on him… He’s not the cause neither is he the source of your failures or frustration with life.

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by wolesmile(m): 9:01pm On Aug 29
Another feather added to Kongi's cap.
The more they hate, the higher he grows.

Congratulations, Cap'n B of Tortuga.

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Richtaiwo: 9:03pm On Aug 29
Hate and envy killing those people like kilode. Any successful man they know his type can never come out of them, they insult the living daylight out of him. While at that, they continue praising illiterates, touts, and fraudsters. Imagine insulting a literary icon whose work has taught many other successful great men both within and outside Nigeria. Dangote and Tinubu are also some of their sworn enemies because they can never have their types in 1000 millenia. Nothing hate cannot do.

God bless the greatest Black Nobel Laureate

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Sannisege: 9:08pm On Aug 29
Congrats Great Prof.
Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by yarimo(m): 9:35pm On Aug 29
Hahaha Obidients will soon invade this thread with insults and hateful comment 🤣 🤣

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by jyz200(m): 9:38pm On Aug 29
congrats
amiable intellectual
Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by ScratchDtoto: 9:45pm On Aug 29
I just hope Soyinka is not thinking of mining the skull of that man

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Sangoamadioha1: 9:46pm On Aug 29
immortalcrown:
It is uncalled for to play tribalism here. But let me tell you one thing. When it comes to literature, Igbo people are blessed. What has Soyinka achieved that Achebe didn't achieve? While I wait for you to answer the question, I can mention some things Achebe achieved that Soyinka may never achieve.

1.
Achebe chose dignity over fame and rejected Nigerian government awards. Has Soyinka done such?

2.
50 Cents and Achebe. Is there a similarity from Soyinka.

3.
Is there any book by Soyinka that has more language translations than Achebe's "Things Fall Apart"?

4.
Concerning the history of Nigeria, has Soyinka authored any book that can challenge "There was a Country" by Achebe?

5.
I may be wrong on this one but let me add it and get corrections. Mass Communication students, at least in Nigeria, have to use Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" but may not use any book by Soyinka.

I don't want to mention Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamanda and Chukwumerije because I doubt you have their equals in your tribe.

Again, it is unnecessary and wrong to play tribalism under this thread. I just listed all these things just to put you in your place, not to be a tribal bigot like you.



Wole Soyinka's books are used in literature in Nigeria. At least i can remember Trials of Brother Jero and some other ones.

Let me mention one that Wole Soyinka has and Chinua Achebe doesn't, the Nobel Prize for Literature (the most prestigious award for a writer). That alone trumps all these watery achievements you concocted up there.

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Richtaiwo: 9:49pm On Aug 29
immortalcrown:
It is uncalled for to play tribalism here. But let me tell you one thing. When it comes to literature, Igbo people are blessed. What has Soyinka achieved that Achebe didn't achieve? While I wait for you to answer the question, I can mention some things Achebe achieved that Soyinka may never achieve.

1.
Achebe chose dignity over fame and rejected Nigerian government awards. Has Soyinka done such?

2.
50 Cents and Achebe. Is there a similarity from Soyinka.

3.
Is there any book by Soyinka that has more language translations than Achebe's "Things Fall Apart"?

4.
Concerning the history of Nigeria, has Soyinka authored any book that can challenge "There was a Country" by Achebe?

5.
I may be wrong on this one but let me add it and get corrections. Mass Communication students, at least in Nigeria, have to use Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" but may not use any book by Soyinka.

I don't want to mention Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamanda and Chukwumerije because I doubt you have their equals in your tribe.

Again, it is unnecessary and wrong to play tribalism under this thread. I just listed all these things just to put you in your place, not to be a tribal bigot like you.
Blow your trumpet, blow it hard, very hard. Soyinka's speaking for him, but continue beating chest.

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Confirmedzombie: 10:11pm On Aug 29
immortalcrown:
It is uncalled for to play tribalism here. But let me tell you one thing. When it comes to literature, Igbo people are blessed. What has Soyinka achieved that Achebe didn't achieve? While I wait for you to answer the question, I can mention some things Achebe achieved that Soyinka may never achieve.

1.
Achebe chose dignity over fame and rejected Nigerian government awards. Has Soyinka done such?

2.
50 Cents and Achebe. Is there a similarity from Soyinka.

3.
Is there any book by Soyinka that has more language translations than Achebe's "Things Fall Apart"?

4.
Concerning the history of Nigeria, has Soyinka authored any book that can challenge "There was a Country" by Achebe?

5.
I may be wrong on this one but let me add it and get corrections. Mass Communication students, at least in Nigeria, have to use Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" but may not use any book by Soyinka.

I don't want to mention Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamanda and Chukwumerije because I doubt you have their equals in your tribe.

Again, it is unnecessary and wrong to play tribalism under this thread. I just listed all these things just to put you in your place, not to be a tribal bigot like you.

Shatap

Prof soyinka is greater than Achebe, ojukwu. AZIKIWE, Pandora Gringory Obi .

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by shivisee: 10:13pm On Aug 29
Biter obituary people AKA IPOB,s,I have said it many times,only God knows why he hated this people,once they start hating you,you become more successful!

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Factcheck0001: 10:15pm On Aug 29
immortalcrown:
It is uncalled for to play tribalism here. But let me tell you one thing. When it comes to literature, Igbo people are blessed. What has Soyinka achieved that Achebe didn't achieve? While I wait for you to answer the question, I can mention some things Achebe achieved that Soyinka may never achieve.

1.
Achebe chose dignity over fame and rejected Nigerian government awards. Has Soyinka done such?

2.
50 Cents and Achebe. Is there a similarity from Soyinka.

3.
Is there any book by Soyinka that has more language translations than Achebe's "Things Fall Apart"?

4.
Concerning the history of Nigeria, has Soyinka authored any book that can challenge "There was a Country" by Achebe?

5.
I may be wrong on this one but let me add it and get corrections. Mass Communication students, at least in Nigeria, have to use Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" but may not use any book by Soyinka.

I don't want to mention Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamanda and Chukwumerije because I doubt you have their equals in your tribe.

Again, it is unnecessary and wrong to play tribalism under this thread. I just listed all these things just to put you in your place, not to be a tribal bigot like you.
Achebe chased Soyinka shadow till he died a miserable man

Go n verify

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Tochi3(m): 10:15pm On Aug 29
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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Factcheck0001: 10:16pm On Aug 29
Thewrath:
Cuba is known for cultism and drugs,much said!!
but Biafra is known for what?

Hope u have seen d list of names of Nigerians in Ethiopia prison

Now we can confirm Reno omokri was telling us d bitter truth

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Factcheck0001: 10:20pm On Aug 29
The greatest recipe for success is when some people start hating u,just know u will succeed in that adventure

Eg Buhari, tinubu, Soyinka n co

When they start loving u just know u are headed for doom

Eg melaye,ambode, aregbesola, gringori

Just to mention a few

Abeg na beg I beg una,start hating me ooo
Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Factcheck0001: 10:21pm On Aug 29
Tochi3:
grin grin grin grin grin
Nigerians u can see how much they hate him but he keeps progressing

Please u people should hate me too, I know it will b a propellant for my success

Abeg children of hate come n start hating me oooo

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by Omega50(m): 10:23pm On Aug 29
Congratulations to him, someone should pls help me with 3k to get my exam card. My final year first semester exams start tommorow and I don't have my card yet. Pls nairalanders 🙏

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by haybhi1(m): 1:49am On Aug 30
immortalcrown:
It is uncalled for to play tribalism here. But let me tell you one thing. When it comes to literature, Igbo people are blessed. What has Soyinka achieved that Achebe didn't achieve? While I wait for you to answer the question, I can mention some things Achebe achieved that Soyinka may never achieve.

1.
Achebe chose dignity over fame and rejected Nigerian government awards. Has Soyinka done such?

2.
50 Cents and Achebe. Is there a similarity from Soyinka.

3.
Is there any book by Soyinka that has more language translations than Achebe's "Things Fall Apart"?

4.
Concerning the history of Nigeria, has Soyinka authored any book that can challenge "There was a Country" by Achebe?

5.
I may be wrong on this one but let me add it and get corrections. Mass Communication students, at least in Nigeria, have to use Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" but may not use any book by Soyinka.

I don't want to mention Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamanda and Chukwumerije because I doubt you have their equals in your tribe.

Again, it is unnecessary and wrong to play tribalism under this thread. I just listed all these things just to put you in your place, not to be a tribal bigot like you.

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Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by haybhi1(m): 1:50am On Aug 30
May the legend Soyinka live long. Such honourable icon.
Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by tunjijones(m): 6:51am On Aug 30
immortalcrown:
It is uncalled for to play tribalism here. But let me tell you one thing. When it comes to literature, Igbo people are blessed. What has Soyinka achieved that Achebe didn't achieve? While I wait for you to answer the question, I can mention some things Achebe achieved that Soyinka may never achieve.

1.
Achebe chose dignity over fame and rejected Nigerian government awards. Has Soyinka done such?

2.
50 Cents and Achebe. Is there a similarity from Soyinka.

3.
Is there any book by Soyinka that has more language translations than Achebe's "Things Fall Apart"?

4.
Concerning the history of Nigeria, has Soyinka authored any book that can challenge "There was a Country" by Achebe?

5.
I may be wrong on this one but let me add it and get corrections. Mass Communication students, at least in Nigeria, have to use Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" but may not use any book by Soyinka.

I don't want to mention Cyprian Ekwensi, Chimamanda and Chukwumerije because I doubt you have their equals in your tribe.

Again, it is unnecessary and wrong to play tribalism under this thread. I just listed all these things just to put you in your place, not to be a tribal bigot like you.

Where is the Achebe now? Dead and burried.

Stop comparing a living soul to a dead man.
Re: Cuban President Confers National Medal Of Honour On Soyinka by shivisee: 11:40am On Aug 30
tunjijones:


Where is the Achebe now? Dead and burried.

Stop comparing a living soul to a dead man.
The greatest professor in Nigeria!!!!

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