Wole Soyinka Biography

Writer | Educationist | Activist Born: July 13th, 1934 (90 yrs) | Ogun State, Nigeria

Published by Emmanuel Ojatunwase on 19th July, 2022

Wole Soyinka Biography

Full Name

Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka

Popular Name

Wole Soyinka

Date of Birth

July 13, 1934

Nationality

Nigerian

Place of Birth

Abẹokuta, Ogun State

State of Origin

Abẹokuta, Ogun State

Profession

Playwright, Novelist, Poet, and Essayist

Active Years

1957–present

Relatives

Ransome-Kuti family

Net Worth

$20 million

Social Media Handles

Instagram: wolesoyinka
Twitter: @WSoyinkaCentre

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