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Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by trappatoni(m): 4:03pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
iamswizz: hmmmmm.both achebe and soyinka made us proud as Nigerians. thats all we care about.dont start tribal war on this thread |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by logica(m): 4:03pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
naptu2:Yes. Those who started at 5 were the precocious ones back then which is why I can agree with 5 or there about; not 2 and a half as stated in this article. There is no point reducing the age to the point of the ridiculous. Starting at age 5 back then was impressive enough. naptu2:In this article, he said he TRACED her path to school. "Follow" does not necessarily mean his sister held his hand all the way to school in any case. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Yujin(m): 4:08pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
madridsta007: LOL... A post to unsuccessfully counter the worldwide acclaim that Chinua Achebe, The Father of African Literature is getting...You just spoke my mind. Prof. Wole Soyinka is a great man, an achiever and he has made the good people of Nigeria proud. He is among the few that have a voice of sanity in Nigeria. Salutation to you sir. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Nobody: 4:12pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
iamswizz: hmmmmm.Bigots are always lazy,ill-tempered and ill-mannered to read nor acknowledged other's success..... Where would u get bigoted inspiration if not for that man u mentioned......!!! World renowned empty chest beaters..........efulefu.....!!! 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Nobody: 4:12pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Cruxxy: Ahoy! Ahoy!!! |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by bodee(m): 4:13pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Orikinla: [size=28pt]Dear Poster,I can smell one of the following things here: jealousy/envy/hatred/sentiment and probabely ignorance. 2 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by naptu2: 4:13pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
logica: Yes. Those who started at 5 were the precocious ones back then which is why I can agree with 5 or there about; not 2 and a half as stated in this article. There is no point reducing the age to the point of the ridiculous. Starting at age 5 back then was impressive enough. Hmph! This is quite simple, although you choose to disbelieve it, which you have every right to. He followed his sister to school. He took his dad's books, which he couldn't even read or understand. The school authorities took him in, because of his zeal. He was clearly not qualified to be in the school, neither did they say he was given the same instructions or work as the other kids. 2 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Iyaniwura123: 4:20pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
@Orikinla 1. LOL! When Ben Okri wins, he will join the league. For now, you are counting unhatched eggs. A million Black Nobelists may come, but WS remains the first. #Unarguable. #Trailblazer. And yes, he remains the first EVER. Good luck to your Ben. 2. No one is comparing him with South African dramatists. Links have been provided to Soyinka's plays across the globe, even as far as India. The comparison is a task you've given yourself. 3. The word used was PERHAPS. Check again. If there is any misinformation, you point it out and do not insult the generality of the people. That you are free to air your opinions does not confer upon you the liberty to call anyone olodo or ode. No one is an island of knowledge even if you call yourself an authority. You are still making comparison with Achebe. Again, that's a task you've assigned to yourself. 4. This post is not about John Coetzee, Nadine Gordimer, Tony Morrison or Naguib Marfouz, it is about WOLE SOYINKA. You also forgot to tell us that Coetzee is presently an Australian citizen and a white man as you made it sound like he was one black South African. This post is celebrating a BLACK AFRICAN PIONEER. And I believe you know what Francosphere is anyway NB: The large font size was not needed. Seriously. Thanks. Orikinla: [size=28pt]Dear Poster, 4 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Nobody: 4:23pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Ìyániwúrà123: Thanks for your constant support, Donroxy!Gbabe , A ma follow u anywhere......!!! Always looking forward to >>> 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Nobody: 4:34pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Ola Johnson:WORD...!!! |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Nobody: 4:36pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Orikinla: [size=28pt]Dear Poster,How can you say Chinua Achebe was more popular that Wole Soyinka? Achebe was just a fictional writer, an arm in the prose genre of literature whereas Wole Soyinka is a novelist, poet, dramatist, essayist and political activist. My grandfather in the village who doesn't read literature knows Wole Soyinka as a political activist. If you read his tigritude you won't only call him a literary gaint but also a philosopher. Nobody reads his book and doesn't have a philosophical stance on topical issue. You said Wole Soyinka is a good playwrite, but not good at stage? I'll advise you read about Orisun Theatre Group which he formed in the University of Ife, which took over from Ola Rotimi's Ori Olokun Group. On the his Nobel Prize, I plead that you read Prof. Fox lecture on his 78 birthday, how Fox and some African writers like Okot p'Bitek, David Rubadiri came to lecture in Unife just because of Soyinka. 2 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Nobody: 5:06pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Ìyániwúrà123: @Orikinlaahahahahaha @Iyaniwura.... What a very articulate reply.....u re damned good for this...more oyel to ur elebow.....!! Oya,Orikinla.....go and compare no more......cuz Comparison between Achebe and Soyinka is the MOST FOOLISH assignment u have given urself, atleast, as far as this THREAD is concern.....!! 3 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Niceguy2112(m): 6:17pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Soyinka is the pride of the entire yoruba nation. He is worthy to be celebrated. It is shame, however, that those chacteristics of his which made him what he is, isn't what you'll find in the average yoruba man today, except of course, the aspect of being polygamous; unlike Achebe (may his soul rest in peace) who was a perfect example of the true igbo man. Achebe and Soyinka shared a number of remarkable qualities. They both are fearless and truthful people; which explains the life-long amity between these two. My advice is that we, the youths of the nation, should learn to see these people not only as "properties" to make tribal boast of, as I estimate the poster of this article intended to, but also and more importantly as role models to look up to and learn from. 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by tpia5: 6:18pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
if he's ijebu then why is he always referred to as egba. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by huptin(m): 6:51pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
iamswizz: hmmmmm. hahahahahahahahahhahahaha laugh go kill me die, comparing a nobel laureatte to a story book writer. Nigerians are very funny. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by specco(m): 6:52pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
[quote author=]you guys are using Wole Soyinka to fulfill and disgusting tribal fight and should be utterly ashamed. You have turned a medicine into a weapon because you don't have the humanity to do anything but destroy others. Chinua Achebe's death is only a problem on Nairaland, and now an honest man like Wole Soyinka is being used as a tool in your dehumanized filth. You're sick. [/quote] The OP is terrified and utterly threatened by the towering projection and recognition accorded the great Prof Achebe as the news of his demise made the front pages all over the world. Maybe the poster fears that this is taking the shine off his man.This post is just a feeble attempt to counter that towering image of Prof Achebe whom the whole world hold in high esteem. You can continue to promote your man but please do it decently and without rancor. Your motive is glaring for all to see. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by specco(m): 6:54pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
[quote author=]you guys are using Wole Soyinka to fulfill and disgusting tribal fight and should be utterly ashamed. You have turned a medicine into a weapon because you don't have the humanity to do anything but destroy others. Chinua Achebe's death is only a problem on Nairaland, and now an honest man like Wole Soyinka is being used as a tool in your dehumanized filth. You're sick. [/quote] The OP is terrified and utterly threatened by the towering projection and recognition accorded the great Prof Achebe as the news of his demise made the front pages all over the world. Maybe the poster fears that this is taking the shine off his man.This post is just a feeble attempt to counter that towering image of Prof Achebe whom the whole world hold in high esteem. You can continue to promote your man but please do it decently and without rancor. Your motive is glaring for all to see. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Nobody: 7:10pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
naptu2: read ake - the years of childhood wole was a character |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by kalufelix(m): 7:12pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
op dis tin too long naa haba! Ah nva finish ma GEM 439 handout dey well o... Ah dey cum 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Dahmum(f): 7:36pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Abehggii d tin toOo long to read,thanks dou 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Iyaniwura123: 7:45pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
What a pity. The OP is terrified and utterly threatened. Mind you, my write-ups have absolutely nothing to do with whatever tribal fights you people decide to engage in. You make out of every post whatever you want to make out of it. I have written about Chimamanda Adichie, Flora Nwapa, Alvan Ikoku and many others long before now, not because I want to project any tribe or ethnicity, I have no time for such parochial nonsense. The essence of Iyaniwura is to inform and share what I know with others and learn from them too, especially with those who know the value and get the gist (and I'm glad there are many of them, and I appreciate them greatly). If you still find it difficult to believe that my writings are not determined by or related to Achebe's demise (may his good soul remain blessed) and are not written in five minutes and posted in five seconds to cause mischief, then I cannot help you. Your deduction is ridiculous, and if there is anything that makes me feel really terrified and utterly threatened, if I can use your words, it is to see Nigerians with your mentality. specco: 3 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by naptu2: 7:58pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Ìyániwúrà123: What a pity. The OP is terrified and utterly threatened. Mind you, my write-ups have absolutely nothing to do with whatever tribal fights you people decide to engage in. You make out of every post whatever you want to make out of it. I have written about Chimamanda Adichie, Flora Nwapa, Alvan Ikoku and many others long before now, not because I want to project any tribe or ethnicity, I have no time for such parochial nonsense. To add to what's posted above. . . . someone accused nairaland of suddenly posting Soyinka threads on the front page to counter publicity that arose because of Achebe's death. this was my response. naptu2: I disagree with the OP by about 70%. Likewise, Iyaniwura has been publishing biographies of prominent nigerians for a while now (see the Adenuga thread). 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by ldpele(m): 9:14pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
bodee:and i see one who distance themselves frm the truth n korrect. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Nobody: 10:36pm On Mar 28, 2013 |
Niceguy2112: Soyinka is the pride of the entire yoruba''(Nigerian)'' nation. He is worthy to be celebrated. It is shame, however, that those chacteristics of his which made him what he is, isn't what you'll find in the average yoruba man today, except of course, the aspect of being polygamous; unlike Achebe (may his soul rest in peace) who was a perfect example of the true igbo man.Why are u scared, whats all this complex all about........u ve posted a great comment only to desecrate it with tribal complex........... Why are u so insecure,whats ur fear ......!!! Iyaniwura is a prolific writer/poster on nairaland ....check her profile hardly will u see tribal/ethnic comment..........Iyaniwura has written about many Nigerian heroes from different field of life across several ethnic groups...............and we shall still see more........If u wanna learn,search for IYANIWURA......!!! I see no reason why u people feel so insecure to the extent of tagging other peeps activities as a sinister moves against U.....!!! Wole Soyinka can never be Achebe viceversa........Get inpsired....!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Fpersiee(m): 12:33am On Mar 29, 2013 |
gratiaeo: Deus, quis nobis, sub Sacramentou inside d ecclesiastical hierarchy or an Ex. I think d latter. bt it s outta point naw. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by bleufaucon: 5:42am On Mar 29, 2013 |
A perfect gentleman with impeccable human qualities that cannot be ignored and true Pan-African,quite superior to most of his present-day kinsmen who lack the tolerance of true Nationalism. I salute you,Wole Soyinka,the Humanist! 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Nobody: 5:58am On Mar 29, 2013 |
bleufaucon: A perfect gentleman with impeccable human qualities that cannot be ignored and true Pan-African,quite superior to most of his present-day kinsmen who lack the tolerance of true Nationalism. I salute you,Wole Soyinka,the Humanist!He even teaches the English man in England English Language which is regarded as L2 for all non-native speakers. A man the queen of England commissions to write plays. He has succeeded, knowing full well that some words and expressions which are not English are now being used, to include Yoruba: "intiti", figiti", etc. Who is this man? |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by sayyid(m): 8:49am On Mar 29, 2013 |
hmmmmmmm he is a gr8 man |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by dederocs(m): 12:15pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
Respect...One of the few last men of conscience Naija has left. Soyinka is not a mere mortal,he is a man fulfilling a calling. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by IncomeTutor: 2:01pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
How I wish Nigeria was built around people like Wole Soyinka. We got it wrong from start. |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by trappatoni(m): 8:57pm On Mar 29, 2013 |
people envy soyinka so te, den dey compare am with white man.pamphlet den no fit write.shior 1 Like |
Re: Wole Soyinka: Things You Never Knew About Him by Ishilove: 8:16am On Mar 30, 2013 |
Ola Johnson:Wow! I had no idea p'Bitek and Rubadiri are still living. I love these poets |
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