My parents were not sure about this but, I never gave up. I tried best to convince them and they tried best to convince me that they were right! I never gave up but see the game of destiny, he gave up on me.



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Wole Soyinka is well known throughout Nigeria and the rest of the world as a brilliant playwright, poet, and political activist. He is the first person in Africa to win the Nobel Prize in literature and is respected for his willingness to speak out against repression and corruption. But beyond all of that, there are still many things you may not know about Wole Soyinka.



Wole’s father, Samuel Ayodele Soyinka, was an Anglican minister and headmaster of St. Peters School in Abẹokuta. His mother, Grace Eniola Soyinka, owned a market shop, was active in the women’s movement in her community and also was a practicing Anglican. Wole, on the other hand, was an atheist. His beliefs contributed greatly to his writing.




While pursuing a degree in English literature, Greek, and Western history at University College in Ibadan, Wole helped found the Pyrates Confraternity with six others. It was built as an anti-corruption and justice-seeking student organization, themes that would play into much of his later work.


He was the first African to be honored with a Nobel Prize in Literature. In 1986 when he was been awarded, he was described as one “who in a wide cultural perspective, and with poetic overtones, fashions the drama of existence.” His Nobel acceptance speech was devoted to South African freedom-fighter Nelson Mandela and was declared a humane and characteristically outspoken criticism of apartheid and the politics of racial segregation in South Africa at the time.


Some of Wole’s most famous works were written during his 22-month imprisonment. He smuggled in materials such as books, pens, and paper. Much of his work at this time, unsurprisingly, was focused on criticizing the Nigerian government that was restricting his freedom.





He has been married to his third and current wife, Adefolake Soyinka, since 1989 and has three children with her, Adefolake is a former student of Wole Soyinka




Wole is well known for making contentious statements against other nations, including European nations where he lived in exile. It demonstrates his commitment to exposing injustice regardless of the location, and his willingness to make unpopular moves.






The laureate has also received several honorary degrees, from such prestigious universities as Harvard (1993), Princeton (2005) and the Franklin Humanities Institute of Duke University, where he was appointed Distinguished Scholar in Residence in 2008.










Despite his amazing body of work, Wole’s long history of criticizing the Nigerian government and taking action against corruption are among his greatest legacies. He remains an influence on writers and activists in Nigeria and across the world.







Contrary to widespread opinion, Wole Soyinka and the late literary icon Chinua Achebe were friends. Following Achebe’s death, He said: “For us, the loss of Chinua Achebe is, above all else, intensely personal. We have lost a brother, a colleague, a trailblazer and a doughty fighter."


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There are certain important things that help the direction of our marriages. Such actions are done before marriage help channel our energies in the right direction. Happy couples know this. They made sure to take care of this before they even got married.





1. They have a financial plan

While many may get scared or anxious about discussing finances with their partners, it is important to find some rhythm and know where you both stand when it comes to money. Having a direction as to where and how your finances go builds a solid foundation for your marriage.

2. They go for a road trip togethe[/b]r

While any form of traveling is advised, happy couples tend to be more specific on the kind of travel they undertake together. Being able to “let go” and see where the wind takes you during a road trip together prepares you for the adventure that will come with marriage.

3. [b]They build a great circle of friends

It all comes down to who you should be hanging around with when you become married. Having a great circle of friends adds to the vitality and support your marriage will need during the challenges you’ll face over the years. You should not underestimate the value or power a great circle of friends will add to the success of your marriage.

4. They discuss their expectations of marriage

Marriage is not a getaway card for boredom, loneliness, or unhappiness. Marriage is about complimenting each other and being there for the other person. Happy couples can relate this and find ways to set their goals and expectations of what they want and expect from the other person. Yes, every expectation should be realistic.





5. They spend time with each other’s families

When you get married, you aren’t just marrying a partner, you will be marrying another household. Most times, the families of your partner would be in their lives. By getting to know the family of your partner you will be able to discern and understand your partner better since a family has a way of influencing its members.

6. They know what they can take and cannot take

Yes, marriage is about compromise. However, we are all different when it comes to the things we can tolerate and things we cannot tolerate. Happy couples know this and they do well to know what their boundaries are when it comes to the things they can tolerate in a marriage and the things they just won’t accept.

7. They deal with managing a crisis together

Being in love and the excitement of wanting to be in each other’s company can distort one’s judgment. Just as the interesting feeling of being with the one you care about, you can also have some chaotic feeling on certain matters with them. Dealing and handling a crisis or dispute prepares you for a happy marriage.

8. They share important secrets

Secrets have a way of breaking strong bonds. Happy couples are honest with each other about everything. Preparing for marriage gives them the opportunity to share their past and also make the other person aware of their worst selves.

9. They spend time together

Before marriage, happy couples spend so much time together trying to understand each other better. Being close to your partner gives you the opportunity to share your feelings, communicate, and perceive what they are all about.

10. They set clear goals

Marriage is not all about splendor, but also about desires. What do you want from your marriage? Happy couples learn to set clear goals and do well to pursue them in the course of their marriage. Before marriage is always the best time to know where you are headed. Goa, like buying a home, bearing kids, or paying off student loans can be ideal in helping you plan and direct your energy in the right direction.

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Once upon a time, a poor boy fell in love with a rich man's daughter. The Boy loved her a lot so one day he proposed to her.

The Girl rejected him by saying, “Listen, your monthly salary is even less than my daily expenses. How can I live with you? How could you even have thought of coming to me to ask me?? I can never ever love you. Forget about me and go find someone of your level to get engaged.”



Even after knowing the girl’s thought he still loved her and after getting rejected the boy left but couldn’t forget her.



10 years later they stumbled into each other in a shopping mall.

The Girl recognized him and said, “Hey!! You.. how are you?? I am married now He is a very smart man and do you know how much my husband's salary is!! it’s 20,000$ per month. Can you beat that??



The Boy's eyes got wet hearing those words from the same person. A few seconds later her husband came around.

Before the girl could say a word seeing the guy her husband said, “Sir, you are here! you have met my wife.”



“This is my boss. I am one of those working for his 100 million $ project.” the husband said looking at his wife.

The husband continued, “He is a very good person and do you know my dear, My boss loved a girl but he couldn’t win her heart that’s why he remained unmarried. How lucky would that girl have been, if she married my boss now..!! Nowadays who would have loved someone so much.”

The Girl got totally shocked but couldn’t say a word after that.



Moral:

Life is too short so don’t be too arrogant and proud of yourself and look down on other current situations. Things change time change. Don’t underestimate anyone because everyone can have a great future.

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