wole soyinka

Renowned Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist, Professor Wole Soyinka has said he never knew he would live to be 90-years-old. According to him, he decided to be a writer to correct some anomalies from stories he heard while growing up. The Nobel Laureate said these while answering questions from about 383 students. The students participated in the 2024 edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Programme. The event was held at Prof. Soyinka’s ARI residence, Ijegba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, July 15. Professor Soyinka was born on July 13, 1934. He clocked 90 years on Saturday. On…