Students, teachers, professionals, and members of the general public have paid glowing tributes to the impactful and inspirational life of Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. The various individuals gave their tributes during their visits to the Initiative for Information, Arts, and Culture Development in Nigeria, Jericho, Ibadan, on Tuesday, where a month-long exhibition to celebrate […]
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Vanessa Obioha was among those who attended the special screening of ‘The Man Died,’ a Zuri24 Media production that honoured the iconic playwright and political activist Wole Soyinka as part of his 90th birthday celebrations. She brings snapshots from the special event. The well-heeled guests who recently gathered at Alliance Française (Mike Adenuga Centre) in […]
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Celebrations of a quintessential global literary giant, Prof. Wole Soyinka, received more boost with corporate brands providing support as contributing partners in the special theatre production of The Nobel Warrior – Eni Ogun, written by Aiye-ko-Ooto, directed by Oriade Adefila and produced by Cash Onadele; a performance put together in collaboration with Wole Soyinka International […]
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Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, is back in town, and the heartwarming video of his grand reception from fans has taken the internet by storm. Late June 2024 saw Davido and his beautiful bride, Chioma, jettied off to the United States for a luxurious honeymoon following their extravagant wedding. As they boarded their private jet in […]
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President Bola Tinubu has praised the “enterprising spirit” of Nduka Obaigbena, chairman of ThisDay and Arise media group. The president spoke in a birthday message to Obaigbena, who turns 65 on Sunday. Tinubu also “prays for greater achievements for the renowned publisher, whose philanthropic efforts, especially in education, have demonstrated his passion for human development”. […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka on his 90th birthday anniversary, describing him as a global icon and a Nigerian patriot of the highest standard. This was in a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. The Governor, fond of Soyinka’s multiple literary works, said the […]
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President Bola Tinubu has named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. He announced this in a letter he wrote to the iconic figure in commemoration of his 90th birthday. “I am pleased to join admirers around the world in celebrating the 90th birthday of Nigeria’s iconic son and […]
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Betty Irabor, a friend of Joke Silver, the wife of Olu Jacob, has said Olu Jacob is well, and alive, asking everyone to ignore the flying news of the actor’s alleged death. Betty Irabor took to her X account on Sunday evening on 30th June 2024, to debut the rumor of the passing away of […]
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L-R: The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin, Ogunoye III, the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, the National Leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and a former Governor of the State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, performing the ceremonial cake cutting to mark the 98th birthday of Pa Fasoranti […]
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Legendary musician, Ebenezer Obey, has opened up on how he survived prostate surgery, which almost claimed his life. He told Saturday Beats, “It is by the grace of God that I survived prostate surgery at the age of 82. I thank God for bringing me out of a prostate enlargement surgery operation at Kelina Hospital, […]
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