It has changed over the centuries and has been a significant part of numerous cultures and historical periods, including the Roman Republic, Elizabethan England, and modern times. Numerous literary academics have offered various definitions of the term “tragic play.” A play or drama with a depressing ending is how tragedy …
Read More »‘Elesin Oba’ explores Soyinka’s 4th stage but it’s not the deep film it pretends to be [Pulse Review]
It has changed over the centuries and has been a significant part of numerous cultures and historical periods, including the Roman Republic, Elizabethan England, and modern times. Numerous literary academics have offered various definitions of the term “tragic play.” A play or drama with a depressing ending is …
Read More »Quartermax studios marks Wole Soyinka’s 88th birthday with teaser for ‘The Adventures of Captain Blud’
The newly released teaser dropped on July 13, to mark the Nobel Laureate’s 88th birthday. According to Ajayi, the 2D animated biopic will celebrate the life of the iconic playwright by sharing his story with younger audiences. “Continuing in the tradition of the celebration of Prof. Wole Soyinka, sharing his …
Read More »Wole Soyinka’s younger brother dies at 85
Professor Olufemi Soyinka, the younger brother of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, has died at the age of 85. He died on Tuesday, June 15, at his residence in Kukumada Village, Ibadan, Oyo State. His family released a statement that reads: “The Soyinka Family of Ake/Isara, Ogun State, has announced the …
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