Wole Soyinka
Born in 1934
Poetry
Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka is a renowned Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist who won the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Born in Abeokuta, he studied in Nigeria and England before becoming a prominent voice in Nigerian politics and literature.
Soyinka has been a vocal critic of successive Nigerian governments and has faced persecution, including imprisonment and exile.
He has taught at various prestigious universities worldwide and continues to be an influential figure in African literature and politics.
Soyinka's works often address themes of oppression and tyranny, reflecting his lifelong commitment to social justice and democracy.
