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Portrait image of Wole Soyinka More pictures Photo: Ola Erikson / Forflex (2023) Photo: Robert Ahlbom / Forflex (1996)

Soyinka, Wole

Country/Region:
Nigeria
Born:
July 13, 1934
Genres:
Drama, Poetry, Miscellaneous prose
Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka (Wole Soyinka) was born in Abeokuta, West Nigeria, during British colonial rule. His father was headmaster of St.Peter's Primary Shool; his mother owned a shop and was well respected in the town for her commitment to the women's movement.

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