But the skin of progress

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Wole Soyinka

1934-07-13 · Ogun

Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, and writer, known as the first sub-Saharan African to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. His work is marked by strong social and political criticism, exploring themes such as corruption, colonialism, and tyranny, often through humor and satire. Soyinka is a prominent voice in African and world literature, using Nigerian cultural traditions and Yoruba drama to create plays and writings that challenge norms and provoke reflection. His life has also been an active struggle against injustice and political oppression.

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1986

Nobel de Literatura

The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually to authors who have produced outstanding works in the field of literature, with an ideal geared towards humanity.