Aare onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams has joined other eminent Nigerians and the global community to congratulate the Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka,on the milestone of his 90th birthday anniversary. He said the literary icon will continue to be a blessing to Yoruba race, Nigeria and the world at large.
Congratulating Soyinka in a statement he signed personally, Iba Gani Adams described the nobel laureate as an Iroko tree, that is so blessed by God and has always offered shelter and succour to several other people from across the world. “He was the rallying point of pro- democracy activist. During the struggle for democracy, he used his influence to connect NADECO and all the pro-democracy organizations to the international communities.
“The breakthrough we had through the pro-democracy activities came through Prof. Wole Soyinka’s link and influence. “He is well known as the Kongi.
His signature in the world is a pointer to his global reference. The literary icon exemplifies not just a mastery of literary forms, but also a profound exploration of African identity and culture. “Prof.
Soyinka is one of the few prominent personalities that truly believe in the African culture and Yoruba cultural identity. Through his works,he courageously confronts societal ills, sparking critical introspection and dialogue on pressing issues. “He is a blessing to Yoruba race and I believe strongly that his legacies will continue to outlive him and that of the.
