by Testimony Soyoye The African story is the story of Africa’s true identity. It is the story about our culture, norms, traditions, and heritage. Several male African authors in their different ways have projected Africa to the global audience through their writings. This has helped our stories to be told in the proper African way …
African Authors: Our Stories Have Been Told Truthfully (1) Read More »
Africa has come a long way from escaping the shackles of her colonial masters. Yet she seems to have found it difficult to escape the harrowing clutches of corruption, nepotism, and blatant disregard for the rule of law. This abnormality may have been overlooked, and indeed may have become normal if not for the efforts …
Four African Authors You Didn’t Know Were Imprisoned For Activism Read More »
Can the child who held the front line in Nigeria’s independence, be underated in nationalism and patriotism?
We at the TVO tribesmen community know how to appreciate fine things, especially fine literature. We also know how to celebrate people. As part of the activities marking Wole Soyinka’s 86th birthday, we decide to write 86 eulogies for him. Here’s what some tribesmen had to say about Wole Soyinka…
We at the TVO tribesmen community know how to appreciate fine things, especially fine literature. We also know how to celebrate people. As part of the activities marking Wole Soyinka’s 86th birthday, we decide to write 86 eulogies for him. Here’s what a tribesman had to say about Wole Soyinka…
Wole Soyinka has proven to Africa and the world that art is not for any one people, and the command of language is not for any one person or group of persons..
Wole Soyinka is one of the greatest African born writers to have ever lived. His works vary from essays to plays to poems, and articles. He is an internationally recognized playwright and has a Nobel Laureate Prize under his belt. And so, we have put together a few things we know you didn’t know about him. Enjoy!