Noble Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka Celebrates 86th Birthday Today

Award-winning Nigerian writer, Professor Wole Soyinka is celebrating her 86th birthday today. Wole Soyinka has authored so many books that have won several prizes around the globe and his birthday needs to be celebrated considering his status.

The renowned writer was born on 13 July, 1934 to a Yoruba family in Abeokuta, Nigeria.

He has been a strong critic of successive Nigerian governments, especially the country’s many military dictators, as well as other political tyrannies.

His father was an Anglican Minister and head master of a missionary school, however, he is a devoted Ogun deity worshipper as we speak.

He is the founder of the FRSC.

Happy Birthday, Wole Soyinka… You are indeed a LEGEND!!!