20 Interesting Facts About Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist who made history as the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. Known for his sharp intellect, fearless criticism of oppressive regimes, and mastery of the English language, Soyinka has remained a formidable voice in global literature and human rights advocacy.

1. First African Nobel Laureate in Literature – In 1986, Soyinka became the first Black African to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.