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Soyinka Expresses Amazement at Reaching 90 Years and Reflects on Life Journey

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Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka expressed astonishment at reaching the age of 90, a milestone he never anticipated.

At the 2024 edition of his International Cultural Exchange Programme held at his residence in Ijegba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Soyinka reflected on his journey as a writer, driven by a desire to rectify narratives he encountered in his youth.

He clarified an incident from the past, emphasizing that he did not “break into” but rather “sneaked into” a radio station during the military era to reclaim what he believed belonged to the people, aiming to prevent the dissemination of potentially demoralizing content that could perpetuate a culture of brutality.

In his address, Soyinka criticized Nigerians for their propensity to fault the state while neglecting introspection.

He argued that societal issues like kidnapping and robbery stem not merely from poverty or inequality, but from inherent selfishness and a pursuit of extravagant lifestyles.

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The event also featured an essay competition attended by students from various parts of Nigeria, engaging in thoughtful discourse on both national and international topics.


 

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Veekee James Celebrates 31st Birthday With Heartfelt Motherhood Message

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Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James celebrated her 31st birthday and shared pictures on social media with her daughter.

The influencer spoke about how her life has changed and described motherhood as the greatest gift she has received.

“A year older, but the greatest gift isn’t the age… It’s the title I earned this year: MOTHER! This birthday hits differently because my heart now beats outside my body.”

“Before this year, birthdays were about me. Now, they’re a reminder of the little soul who made me a mom and changed my life forever.”


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Bovi Explains Why He Doesn’t See Every Divorce as a Failure

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Nigerian actor Bovi has spoken about marriage and divorce, sharing his thoughts on the subject.

The actor revealed during a recent interview that not all divorces should be seen as failures.

He explained that sometimes a marriage gets to a point where one or both partners can no longer breathe comfortably in the relationship, which could eventually lead to divorce.

“I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not breathing well in the marriage.”


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Tioruju Mondusi Opens Up on Most Painful Experience of His Life

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Nigerian actor Tioruju Mondusi has shared one of the most painful experiences of his life.

During a recent interview, the actor revealed that his wife gave him the most painful news he had ever received.

“The only person that did the most painful thing to me in life is my wife. The incident brought tears to my eyes. She’s late now, may God forgive her.”

The actor revealed that his wife told him that the pregnancy she was carrying was not his and that the child belonged to another man.


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