Society Gists

… Oba Albert Mayungbe, Other Illustrious Ogun Sons to Attend. 

Professor Wole Soyinka, the Akogun of Isara Remo and the first black man to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, will be celebrated on Monday as he clocks 90 years on earth, SocietyGists reports.

This grand event will take place on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Afotamodi Town Hall, Isara-Remo, Ogun State, starting by 11 am prompt.

The event will feature the presentation of educational materials to students by Prof. Soyinka’s children, titled Isara: A Voyage Around Essay. This gesture underscores the importance of education and honours his lifelong dedication to learning and literature.

The chairman of the occasion is the senator representing Ogun East District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, while the Royal Father of the day is the Odemo of Isara, Alaiyeluwa, Oba Albert Mayungbe, adding a regal touch to the proceedings.

Other distinguished guests include the Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, former Executive Director of TELL Communications, Chief Dare Babarinsa, and Prof. Omofolabo Ajayi-Soyinka from the Department of Theatre Arts, Women and Gender Studies, University of Kansas, USA.

The event will also see the attendance of notable figures such as Kunle Ajibade, the Executive Director of TheNEWS and PM News, Prof. Peyibomi Soyinka-Airewele, Dr. Olaokun Soyinka, Barr. Moremi Soyinka-Onijala, Benson Lawal, Engr. Dele Amoda, and Basiru Soyemi.

Bldr. Kunle Awobodu will facilitate the event, ensuring it is well-organised and memorable.

This gathering of influential figures not only honours Prof. Soyinka’s 90 years of life but also celebrates his unparalleled contributions to literature, education, and culture.

As the first black Nobel Laureate in Literature, Prof. Soyinka has left an indelible mark on the world.

His works and legacy continue to inspire generations, making the event a fitting tribute to his remarkable journey and his contributions to humanity.