Politics

Wole Soyinka at 92: Nigeria’s literary titan, Africa’s conscience and global intellectual powerhouse, By Ehi Braimah

For over seven decades, Wole Soyinka (Kongi) has stood as an unyielding voice against oppression, tyranny and intolerance. His life has been defined by extraordinary courage, immense scholarship and a solid commitment to truth, regardless of the consequences. He is not simply a Nobel laureate; he is an institution whose intellectual influence stretches from Africa to Europe, the Americas and Asia.