The Nation Newspaper Tinubu names National Theatre after Wole Soyinka
Tinubu announced this in a letter he wrote to celebrate the iconic figure in commemoration of his 90th birthday.
“When he turned 80, I struggled to find words to encapsulate his achievements because they were simply too vast. Since then, he has added to his corpus with his series of interventions, which have been published in many volumes. “Despite deprivation and solitary confinement, his resolve to speak truth to power and fight for the marginalized was further strengthened. His early writing, such as ‘The Lion and the Jewel,’ and Death and the King’s Horseman’, not only testified to his mastery of language, and his innovative storytelling, but also his unflinching commitment to enthroning a fair and just society.
“May he continue to inspire us all to build a nation where people are free from oppression and our teeming youths can live up to their dreams without being a wasted generation,” the president prayed. He said: “On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I express warm felicitations to the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Oluwole Soyinka, on his 90th birthday anniversary. We are happy to associate with one of Nigeria’s pride and biggest exports to the world.
“As Prof. Soyinka joins the league of nonagenarians, I wish him good health and more years of meritorious service to our dear country, Nigeria, Africa and the world. May we continue to benefit from his deep knowledge and worthy example.”The Nigerian Copyright Commission described Prof. Soyinka as a symbol of strength and courage in a world in dire need of a voice.
“As a playwright, essayist, music composer and film producer, Professor Wole Soyinka has a special place in our hearts and remains a major stakeholder in the copyright sector.
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