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Adébákin Ìjàyè @aaomotoyosi

about 2 years ago

Soyinka At 90: Abiodun Awards Scholarships To Best Student Essayists @OGSG_Official has awarded scholarships to nine students who performed creditably well in an essay competition to mark the 90th birthday celebration of the Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. Speaking at the 2024 edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Programme held at Prof. Soyinka's ARI residence, Ijegba, Abeokuta, on Monday, Governor @DapoAbiodunCON, said they would also be given laptop each for their efforts. The gesture Governor Abiodun emphasized is to encourage the beneficiaries to keep writing as well as motivate other students to participate in the next edition of the competition. While describing the Noble Laureate as the most celebrated black African, who has excel in his chosen career, Prince Abiodun noted that as the key to bringing about change and prosperity in Nigeria and around the world, It is imperative to engage the youth and ensure that their thinking and goals are oriented toward progress for the motherland and humanity. He said the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) was established to honour the legacy and reflects Prof. Soyinka's lifelong commitment to education, cultural exchange, and in nurturing future leaders, adding that the initiative underscores his values, which include justice, freedom, and the pursuit of excellence in the arts and humanities. According to Governor Abiodun, this year’s theme, "Engaging National Interest on Good Governance, Understanding Nation-Building (E.N.I.O.G.U.N)," perfectly encapsulates Professor Soyinka’s profound commitment to creating a just and equitable world. The Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) consists of three aspects, which comprise essay competition, the advocacy, and the performing arts, which include poetry, drama, and Spoken Word. The governor said: "We celebrate a project that, for over 14 years, has upheld his ideals and vision. There is no doubt that the Nobel Laureate has optimally utilized the inherent values and wisdom of African culture and tradition in his global engagement as a world citizen of African descent. "The mission and underlying objectives of WSICE are clear and commendable. They seek to create unity among mankind regardless of nationality, culture, or religion by focusing on youth as the future of humanity, in line with the thoughts and guiding principles of Professor Wole Soyinka." The project, Abiodun said is designed to serve as a beacon, illuminating the path for future thinkers who are passionate about the progress and betterment of humanity, pledging that the State would take ownership of the event to make it international. Speaking while answering questions from children on his life experiences for the past 90 years, Prof. Soyinka said that he did not envisage living up to 90, adding that he decided to be a writer to correct some anomalies from stories he listened to while growing up. On why he broke into a radio station during the military era, the Nobel Laureate said: "I never broke into a radio station, but sneaked in. The radio station was holding on to something that belonged to the people, and I decided to retrieve it. If that item had been played, it would have demoralized the people and established the culture of brutality." He chided Nigerians for always critising the State but refused to examine themselves. He noted that crimes like kidnapping and robbery, among others, are not because of poverty or inequality, but selfishness and the desire to live a luxury life. He lauded Governor Abiodun for helping in developing the environment around his abode and saving it from degradation, even as he emphasized that this has led to his not abandoning the country. The 2024 Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Programme drew students from different parts of the country who participated in an essay competition on national and international topics.

Alpha_Yom's tweet photo. Soyinka At 90: Abiodun Awards Scholarships To Best Student Essayists

@OGSG_Official has awarded scholarships to nine students who performed creditably well in an essay competition to mark the 90th birthday celebration of the Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka.

Speaking at the 2024 edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Programme held at Prof. Soyinka's ARI residence, Ijegba, Abeokuta, on Monday, Governor @DapoAbiodunCON, said they would also be given laptop each for their efforts.

The gesture Governor Abiodun emphasized is to encourage the beneficiaries to keep writing as well as motivate other students to participate in the next edition of the competition.

While describing the Noble Laureate as the most celebrated black African, who has excel in his chosen career, Prince Abiodun noted that as the key to bringing about change and prosperity in Nigeria and around the world, It is imperative to engage the youth and ensure that their thinking and goals are oriented toward progress for the motherland and humanity.

He said the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) was established to honour the legacy and reflects Prof. Soyinka's lifelong commitment to education, cultural exchange, and in nurturing future leaders, adding that the initiative underscores his values, which include justice, freedom, and the pursuit of excellence in the arts and humanities.

According to Governor Abiodun, this year’s theme, "Engaging National Interest on Good Governance, Understanding Nation-Building (E.N.I.O.G.U.N)," perfectly encapsulates Professor Soyinka’s profound commitment to creating a just and equitable world.

The Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) consists of three aspects, which comprise essay competition, the advocacy, and the performing arts, which include poetry, drama, and Spoken Word.

The governor said: "We celebrate a project that, for over 14 years, has upheld his ideals and vision. There is no doubt that the Nobel Laureate has optimally utilized the inherent values and wisdom of African culture and tradition in his global engagement as a world citizen of African descent.

"The mission and underlying objectives of WSICE are clear and commendable. They seek to create unity among mankind regardless of nationality, culture, or religion by focusing on youth as the future of humanity, in line with the thoughts and guiding principles of Professor Wole Soyinka."

The project, Abiodun said is designed to serve as a beacon, illuminating the path for future thinkers who are passionate about the progress and betterment of humanity, pledging that the State would take ownership of the event to make it international.

Speaking while answering questions from children on his life experiences for the past 90 years, Prof. Soyinka said that he did not envisage living up to 90, adding that he decided to be a writer to correct some anomalies from stories he listened to while growing up.

On why he broke into a radio station during the military era, the Nobel Laureate said: "I never broke into a radio station, but sneaked in. The radio station was holding on to something that belonged to the people, and I decided to retrieve it. If that item had been played, it would have demoralized the people and established the culture of brutality."

He chided Nigerians for always critising the State but refused to examine themselves.

He noted that crimes like kidnapping and robbery, among others, are not because of poverty or inequality, but selfishness and the desire to live a luxury life.

He lauded Governor Abiodun for helping in developing the environment around his abode and saving it from degradation, even as he emphasized that this has led to his not abandoning the country.

The 2024 Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Programme drew students from different parts of the country who participated in an essay competition on national and international topics.

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Yemi King

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#WS90 #WoleSoyinka90

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My first time meeting Wole Soyinka was at a Christmas party as a kid. Later in SS2, DW came to shoot a documentary on him in my school, Abeokuta Grammar School. I went to pick my bag and there was Kongi. On my chair. He asked me in his huge baritone voice what I wanted

TheYemiKing's tweet photo. My first time meeting Wole Soyinka was at a Christmas party as a kid.

Later in SS2, DW came to shoot a documentary on him in my school, Abeokuta Grammar School.

I went to pick my bag and there was Kongi.

On my chair.

He asked me in his huge baritone voice what I wanted https://t.co/b382cP2DLU

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Yomi Fawehinmi @yomitheprof

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Join me in Celebrating Professor Wole Soyinka, A literary icon and advocate for human rights and dignity, on his 90th birthday. Happy Birthday 🎂 WS. May God bless you. I wrote this article in @thecableng Enjoy #WoleSoyinka90 #ws90

yomitheprof's tweet photo. Join me in Celebrating Professor Wole Soyinka, A literary icon and advocate for human rights and dignity, on his 90th birthday.
Happy Birthday 🎂 WS. May God bless you.

I wrote this article in @thecableng Enjoy

#WoleSoyinka90 #ws90 https://t.co/Rk9ZJsrtQn

TheCable

@thecableng

about 2 years ago

[TRIBUTE BY ABAYOMI FAWEHINMI] Celebrating Wole Soyinka: A literary icon and advocate for human rights | TheCable https://t.co/L32CPbEZ1c

thecableng's tweet photo. [TRIBUTE BY ABAYOMI FAWEHINMI] Celebrating Wole Soyinka: A literary icon and advocate for human rights | TheCable https://t.co/L32CPbEZ1c https://t.co/YlJbNRdBE3

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@OGSG_Official led by @DapoAbiodunCON celebrates #WoleSoyinka90 #WS90

I am structchy @iamstructchy

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Legend #WS90

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Kongi @90. Ẹkùn ọkọ ìyá àwọn myrmidons 😄. More blessings Baba! 🙌 #WS90

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Legend #WS90

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@samebohon @afreximbank @alexottiofr @wemabank @FolukeMichael 1/4 - At the award dinner, Prof. WS announced that the 2010 Edition of Caterina De' Medici will be held in Lagos! Governor @babatundefasho1 approved, and the first African edition was held in partnership with the @lagosstategov and @GloWorld Stay tune for more update on #WS90

wolesoyinkaat90's tweet photo. @samebohon @afreximbank @alexottiofr @wemabank @FolukeMichael 1/4 - At the award dinner, Prof. WS announced that the 2010 Edition of Caterina De' Medici will be held in Lagos!

Governor @babatundefasho1 approved, and the first African edition was held in partnership with the @lagosstategov and @GloWorld

Stay tune for more update on #WS90 https://t.co/wroJtNy37q

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1/2 The documentary highlights #WoleSoyinka immense contributions to children & youth development and his profound love for ART. In 2009, Prof. WS was appointed Head of the Jury for the Caterina De' Medici International Painting Award in Florence, Italy. #WS90 #Art

wolesoyinkaat90's tweet photo. 1/2 The documentary highlights #WoleSoyinka immense contributions to children & youth development and his profound love for ART.

In 2009, Prof. WS was appointed Head of the Jury for the Caterina De' Medici International Painting Award in Florence, Italy.

#WS90 #Art https://t.co/k3k1UHcDYK

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The 30-Day Countdown to #WoleSoyinkaat90 begins on June 13! Artists Tola Wewe will collaborate with @marinayprinces to create a MASTERPIECE tribute to #WoleSoyinka It will be held on June 13 at the iconic Piazza Del Duomo in the historic city of Florence #WS90 @UgoBoni1

wolesoyinkaat90's tweet photo. The 30-Day Countdown to #WoleSoyinkaat90 begins on June 13!
Artists Tola Wewe will collaborate with @marinayprinces to create a MASTERPIECE tribute to #WoleSoyinka

It will be held on June 13 at the iconic Piazza Del Duomo in the historic city of Florence

#WS90 @UgoBoni1 https://t.co/EF9AnqYXBQ

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🎉 58 Days to WS90 The London premiere of "THE MAN DIED," a feature film inspired by the prison memoir of Wole Soyinka, will be held in July It features a stellar cast from the Nigerian film industry, including Wale Ojo, Sam Dede, Nobert Young #WS90 #WoleSoyinka #TheManDied

wolesoyinkaat90's tweet photo. 🎉 58 Days to WS90

The London premiere of "THE MAN DIED," a feature film inspired by the prison memoir of Wole Soyinka, will be held in July

It features a stellar cast from the Nigerian film industry, including Wale Ojo, Sam Dede, Nobert Young

#WS90 #WoleSoyinka #TheManDied https://t.co/uFWzXRN4Ci

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