Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka

90 · Born: Jul 13, 1934

Known For

Kongi's HarvestKongi's Harvest
Nelson Mandela: The Myth and MeNelson Mandela: The Myth and Me
Shout Gladi GladiShout Gladi Gladi
Bigger Than AfricaBigger Than Africa

Personal Details

BornJul 13, 1934 Abeokuta, Nigeria
Spouse

  • Folake Doherty

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 23, 2024 )

  • Libranrian Oladie Idowu

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 23, 2024 )

  • Barbara Dixon

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 23, 2024 )

Biography

A renowned Nigerian literary luminary, celebrated globally for his outstanding contributions to the world of letters, was bestowed the prestigious 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, a testament to his remarkable talent and dedication to the art of storytelling.

Career

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1970
Kongi's Harvest
Kongi's Harvest as President Kongi
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2018
Bigger Than Africa
Bigger Than Africa
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2015
Shout Gladi Gladi
Shout Gladi Gladi
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2013
Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me
Nelson Mandela: The Myth and Me
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2022
Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman
Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman as Writer
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1970
Kongi's Harvest
Kongi's Harvest as Writer