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Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by demcomm(m): 6:46am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Here are some things you may not know about literary icon and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, who clocks 85 on Saturday: Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenationonlineng.net/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-professor-wole-soyinka/amp/ 37 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by spinner500: 8:10am On Jul 13, 2019 |
happy birthday sir. 76 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by sparog(m): 9:00am On Jul 13, 2019 |
He has lived a life filled with many stories and achievements He is a great man and a living legend HBD Daddy 51 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by VirginSearcher(m): 9:00am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Even at this age he will make a good president, than Mr lifeless Buhari 37 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Jayslicky: 9:01am On Jul 13, 2019 |
HBD to a living legend, more years for a man's whose intellect has impacted many students of arts. 38 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by namiji2598: 9:01am On Jul 13, 2019 |
11. He is too old to locate his flight seat When I saw his picture with weed I believe that kush really increase the level of IQ 40 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by iammo(m): 9:01am On Jul 13, 2019 |
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Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Victorisoni3(m): 9:01am On Jul 13, 2019 |
the trespassing nko |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by okey4reel(m): 9:02am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Happy birthday prof 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Realist5: 9:03am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Nice one. I thought people said the man graduated with a THIRD CLASS. Nigerians ![]() The man that has refused to be a coward, he refused to sell his conscience for any amount, he always voice his mind and opinions even in the presence of intimidation. I salute your courage Sir. You are a Hero, a Pace setter and a Legend Sir. Happy Birthday to you and many more years ahead in sound health and wealth Sir. 28 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Victorisoni3(m): 9:03am On Jul 13, 2019 |
spinner500:your point for the benefit of other nairalanders 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by TooNoisy(f): 9:03am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Wole Soyinka for me is not just an icon but he is one of the most distinguished Nigerians who always stands for truth. 1. In his early twenties, he helped found the Pirates Confraternity which was originally supposed to stand for justice and truth. 2. In his early thirties he spoke against Biafra and his perceived injustice to the Igbo people. He even went to prison in his own country for speaking against Biafra. 3. In his forties he stood spoke against several military governments including the regime's of Obasanjo and later Buhari 4. In his early fifties he won the prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature. And please stop comparing him to Chinua Achebe. Achebe wrote only prose and never wrote Poetry or Plays. Soyinka wrote Prose, Poetry and Plays. 5. In his sixties he stood up to the draconian regime of Sani Abacha and had to escape on a motorcycle when Abacha tried to kill him. 6. At 76 he led the save Nigeria group to demand the immediate hand over to Goodluck Jonathan after Yaradua had been aware for several months. He led several demonstrations even at the age of 76. 7. At 85 today he is still speaking against Buhari and against evils in the society. So when I see ill-mannered children insulting the sage, I wonder what these people have ever stood up for except to come online and throw tantrums. Wole Soyinka is truly a legend! 195 Likes 27 Shares |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by joseph1832(m): 9:03am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Happy birthday sir. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Nobody: 9:04am On Jul 13, 2019 |
That he(soyinka is a cultist)and must hv killd many ppl 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by MrTrend(m): 9:04am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Great man. Great head |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Aystarz: 9:04am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Sunnycliff(m): 9:04am On Jul 13, 2019 |
A living definition of the good , the bad and ugly legend 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by LeHMaR(m): 9:05am On Jul 13, 2019 |
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Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by wolesmile(m): 9:05am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Ahoy!!! Cap'n. You're aged gracefully already. May you live and lead forever. 85 bottles of Rum for the great Cap'n Blood!!! 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by freeDR(m): 9:05am On Jul 13, 2019 |
At the birth of great men, even the heavens blaze forth. No wonder, today has been exceptionally bright. Happy birthday to you, GIANT. 3 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by melanch(m): 9:05am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Congrats to the elder. He really fought for democracy and really risked his life for this country. More life! https://www.nairaland.com/5297801/easy-perfect-way-get-more 3 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Olujoe1(m): 9:06am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Ffy |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Seunpaul01(m): 9:06am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Happy birthday to an icon 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Nobody: 9:07am On Jul 13, 2019 |
So he smokes Cannabis with brown Rizler. I can see the fuel for his Creativity. Living in nature, by nature, elongates one's life. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Junkie1: 9:07am On Jul 13, 2019 |
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Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by ashala(m): 9:08am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Looking at this picture and remembering the saying that smokers are liable to die young. Our man is 85 now ooo. ![]() 38 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by chibike69: 9:08am On Jul 13, 2019 |
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Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by omonla10(m): 9:09am On Jul 13, 2019 |
spinner500:FSARS food don come o 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by koolaid87: 9:09am On Jul 13, 2019 |
I'll give you my seat, stand till we reach our destination Sir. Respek to the Old G 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Olarewaju89: 9:10am On Jul 13, 2019 |
Happy birthday sir 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Wole Soyinka Celebrates His 85th Birthday: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him by Pearlyakin(m): 9:10am On Jul 13, 2019 |
That's my main man I know most of you don't know that confraternity exist in foreign Universities too. 1 Like |
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