Wole Soyinka who spoke at the prestigious Georgetown University in Washington, United States, paid a special tribute to Leah Sharibu, the Dapchi Christian schoolgirl who is still being held captive by Boko Haram. Soyinka in his tribute to Leah Sharibu, compared her to late South African iconic human rights champion and president, Nelson Mandela.

He said at the event;
“We must celebrate the exception who said ‘no’ “as it reminded me of Mandela who refused conditional release". Reciting the ode, “Mandela comes to Leah”, the renowned playwright clarified: “No”, she said, “Faith is not of compulsion. Her torch undimmed in the den of zealots.”

The Nobel laureate also shut down claims made by a Georgetown professor, who alleged that poverty and desperation were behind the Boko Haram insurgency.

https://unclesuru.com/2019/05/14/wole-soyinka-pays-special-tribute-to-leah-sharibu/


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Legendary

Sir Wole the Great

Thanks Prof.

Did I just read he delivered a lecture in United States? I thought it was once speculated that he destroyed his US passport.

To the subject matter, what stops the Lucifer ruling Nigeria from negotiating the release of this girl as in the case of the Kanu drug addict that was arrested with a sachet of tramadol in Saudi Arabia

No truer words than this prof 'faith is not of compulsion' she stayed true to what she believe i hope she is realeased in good health but then CAN should immortalize this girl.. We love you Leah

the renowned playwright clarified:
“No”, she said, “Faith is not of compulsion.

Her torch undimmed in the den of zealots.”

Punchline from a Legend.....

I hope those Idiot understand that.....

Old fools calling themselves leaders are playing politics with these innocent children.

Prof. Thanks for this. It's quite appreciated.

Not bad,

But when will she regain her freedom as did Mandela?

This leah story is fishy. There is no one that wpuld chose to stay with boko cos of religion abeg. If she denounced shebi she go renounced back na

Very good.

my thought is with this lady and her family

I wish Leah, Chibok girls and the rest in captivity freedom.

Legend! Maximum respect

Joromi12:
This leah story is fishy. There is no one that wpuld chose to stay with boko cos of religion abeg. If she denounced shebi she go renounced back na

Stop displaying your ignorant everywhere. Go and read about terrorists abduction and the resilience of their victim. Leah case is one of among many

I hope Leah's testimony will reset the Nobel Laureate's brain and make him retrace his steps to the Christian faith of his father.

Wole Soyinka would be a great loser if he closes his eyes in death without Jesus.

i think say baba b tear him green card nd promise not to enter america until trump leaves office

some people has chosen to be commenting rubbish here on NL
as for Leah,the living GOD will see her through

She deserves all the tributes she can get. She indeed has a resolve like that if Mandela. Not many would stand their ground like she has done

I pray and hope she gets released soon

Tribute? Is that what will bring her back to her parents? Wicked govt, stupid citizens...mtchew

What's d probability this gal is alive
We never heard her talk
I find it hard to understand something e what's d guarantee dis bastard haven't slept with her

Unlike one mumu porn star that left his comrades in prison and ran to Ghana to enjoy pizza.


Leah is still heroin.

The stupid man has lost his voice

If it was Jonathan he would be gallivanting up and down

JeogahII:


Stop displaying your ignorant everywhere. Go and read about terrorists abduction and the resilience of their victim. Leah case is one of among many

Displaying ignorant

Chai!

hidhrhis:
What's d probability this gal is alive
We never heard her talk
I find it hard to understand something e what's d guarantee dis bastard haven't slept with her

I think she is, if dead, the abductors would have released a report to that effect to cause an uproar again

My respect to you Sir, She is in our prayer

this country really needs cleansing ,many innocent blood crying for help and justice