“The arts are the material expression of the people’s essence, of their spirituality, and of their dignity. Return the spirituality to Africa by returning all the looted works,” Mr Soyinka said. The post Culture minister seeks Soyinka’s support for preservation of literary art appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
The mystery gunman and other myths from the East, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Over nearly 20 months of leading the Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission (TJPC) into the violence in the South-East of Nigeria, it has become evident to me that the UGM is one of the narrative myths and constraints in the crisis of violence and insecurity in the region. It is by no means the only […]
At PUNCH’s 50th anniversary lecture, Soyinka echoes call for decentralisation
“We speak about food hunger because it is real. But palliatives are temporary stop-gap policies. They do not reach the heart of the problem. This is why we need to decentralise development as massively as possible,” Mr Soyinka said. The post At PUNCH’s 50th anniversary lecture, Soyinka echoes call for decentralisation appeared first on Premium […]
50th Anniversary: PUNCH Photo exhibition opens today, Soyinka speaks Thursday
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, will deliver the anniversary lecture. The renowned playwright, novelist, poet and essayist will deconstruct an important issue of national discourse. The post 50th Anniversary: PUNCH Photo exhibition opens today, Soyinka speaks Thursday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico