Wole Soyinka
Nobel Prize laureate in Literature 1986
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Wole Soyinka, born on July 13, 1934, in Abeokuta, Nigeria, is a Nigerian writer and playwright. He is known for his commitment to human rights and democracy. In 1986, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his ability to fashion the drama of existence with poetic overtones and a wide cultural perspective. Soyinka is the first African to receive this prestigious award.
Frequently asked
- Who is Wole Soyinka?
- Wole Soyinka, born on July 13, 1934, in Abeokuta, Nigeria, is a Nigerian writer and playwright. He is known for his commitment to human rights and democracy. In 1986, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his ability to fashion the drama of existence with poetic overtones and a wide cultural perspective. Soyinka is the first African to receive this prestigious award.
- In what year did Wole Soyinka win the Nobel Prize?
- 1986 — Literature