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Soyinka’s literary journey to be showcased at Lagos festival

The 40th anniversary of Wole Soyinka’s Nobel Prize win will be celebrated at a Lagos festival featuring an exhibition, documentary, and comic book. Read More: https://punchng.com/soyinkas-literary-journey-to-be-showcased-at-lagos-festival/

Soyinka’s literary journey to be showcased at Lagos festival

Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate, is set to have his literary journey celebrated at Lagos festival. The eight-day exhibition, documentary film, and illustrated comic book will be part of the Timeless Memories: Elastic Effects of Wole Soyinka, curated by Oludamola Adebowale and partnering with the Committee for Relevant Art and the 27th Lagos Book and Art Festival.

The flagship exhibition will run from November 16 to 29, 2026, at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos, featuring archival photographs, historical documents, and visual materials documenting Soyinka’s literary journey.

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