7 d. ago Reverse Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’, Soyinka Tells Federal Gov’t

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the recent ban on the protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Nigerian rapper cum activist Eedris Abdulkareem. LEADERSHIP recalls that Abdulkareem, known for his similar protest song ‘Jaga Jaga’, which was critical of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, recently released a new single titled ‘Tell Your Papa’, […]

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7 d. ago ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has berated the ban placed on a song by veteran Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem. Soyinka described the development as a return to culture of censorship and a threat to the right to freedom of expression. The controversial song, titled: ‘Tell Your Papa’s, was said to have been directed to President […] The post ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Wole Soyinka slams NBC for banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has condemned the recent ban placed on a song by Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, describing the development as a return to the culture of censorship and a threat to the right to free expression. In a statement issued from New York University, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, Soyinka criticised the action Read More

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1 week ago Tradition is not the enemy: What Nigeria can learn from China’s rise

In Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel, Sidi’s choice between Lakunle’s hollow modernity and Baroka’s cunning traditionalism mirrors Nigeria’s read more Tradition is not the enemy: What Nigeria can learn from China’s rise

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1 week ago ‘Saddest Phenomena I Know Of’, Soyinka Laments Happenings In US Under Trump

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has expressed sadness over happenings in the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Soyinka, who had in 2016 threatened to tear his Green Card if Trump won election and became President, spoke on the latest developments in US, saying, “It’s one of the saddest developing phenomena that […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s exceptionalism series: Sidi’s Dilemma (2): Learning from China’s growth infrastructures

In Wole Soyinka’s The Lion and the Jewel, Sidi’s choice between Lakunle’s hollow modernity and Baroka’s cunning traditionalism mirrors Nigeria’s read more Nigeria’s exceptionalism series: Sidi’s Dilemma (2): Learning from China’s growth infrastructures

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3 w. ago Soyinka proposes Heritage Voyage of Return as slave trade reparations

Tribune Online Soyinka proposes Heritage Voyage of Return as slave trade reparations NOBEL laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has weighed in on the reparation for Africa debate, recommending what he termed ‘The Heritage Voyage of Return’. The issue of reparatory justice for Africa for the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade has been raging for years, with different individuals suggesting various forms of compensation. Professor Soyinka shared his idea on Tuesday, […] Soyinka proposes Heritage Voyage of Return as slave trade reparations Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ‘I’ll Talk When There’s Something To Say On Tinubu’s Govt – Wole Soyinka

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has pushed back against Nigerians expecting him to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration on their timeline. Soyinka emphasised that he’ll speak out when he feels it’s necessary, not because of external pressure. He pointed out that evaluating the government is a collective effort, noting that other prominent voices like Femi Falana, […] The post ‘I’ll Talk When There’s Something To Say On Tinubu’s Govt – Wole Soyinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago I don’t have an alarm clock, Soyinka defends delay in Tinubu assessment

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has rejected any attempt by Nigerians to dictate the timing of his assessment of President Tinubu’s government. He asserted his independence, making it clear that he would not be bound by external schedules. Soyinka emphasised that he would only offer his evaluation when he deems it necessary and when he has Read More

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3 w. ago ‘Stop Working On My Timetable’, Soyinka Defends Silence On Tinubu’s Administration

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has dismissed calls for him to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting he will speak when he has something meaningful to say. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’, on Monday, Soyinka pushed back against expectations that he would automatically evaluate Tinubu’s administration after one year in office, […]

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4 w. ago Soyinka slams Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, calls for reform

Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying it read more Soyinka slams Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, calls for reform

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4 w. ago Wole Sonyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers, Says Too Much Federal Power Affecting Nigeria

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has condemned the recent suspension of elected officers in Rivers State, saying that the action was against the spirit of federalism. Soyinka, during an interview with Africa Report on Saturday maintained that the 1999 constitution gives too much power to president. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the […] The post Wole Sonyinka Knocks Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers, Says Too Much Federal Power Affecting Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: Presidency faults Jonathan, Soyinka for condemning Fubara, lawmakers’ suspension

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka have spoken against the suspension of elected officers in Rivers State. While Jonathan described the development as capable of bringing Nigeria into disrepute, Soyinka said it was against the spirit of federalism. President Tinubu had, on March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing Read More

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