Biography of professor wole soyinka

Born into an Anglican Yoruba family in Aké, Abeokuta, Soyinka had a preparatory education at Government College, Ibadan and proceeded to the University College Ibadan. During his education, he co-founded the Pyrate Confraternity. Soyinka left Nigeria for England to study at the University of Leeds. Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka, pictured at a book fair in Cape Town, South Africa, in , has long been a proponent of Nigerian democracy. He has founded several political groups, including the Democratic Front for a People's Federation. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
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