Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality
Languages
English, Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba
Spouse
Folake Doherty Soyinka
Children
1 child: Olaokun Soyinka
Parents
Grace Eniola Soyinka
Education
Abeokuta Grammar School, University of Ibadan, University of Leeds, University of London
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
Tier B -- 20,782 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 42 years (1970-2012)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 77
Year context
Born in 1934 -- Gold Reserve Act sets gold price at $35/oz; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Dog, sign of Cancer
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (17)
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Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
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Benson Medal
WON
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Doctor honoris causa at University of Bayreuth
WON
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Europe Theatre Prize
WON
Biography
Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka is a Nigerian writer, playwright, and poet. He has written three novels, ten collections of short stories, seven poetry collections, twenty-five plays and five memoirs. He also wrote two translated works and many articles and short stories for many newspapers and periodicals. He was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature for his "wide cultural perspective and poetic overtones fashioning the drama of existence".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wole Soyinka?
Wole Soyinka is 91 years old, born on .
Where was Wole Soyinka born?
Wole Soyinka was born in Ogun State.
What movies or shows has Wole Soyinka been in?
Wole Soyinka has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Fuelling Poverty (2012), Kongi's Harvest (1970).
Where can I find more information about Wole Soyinka?
You can find more about Wole Soyinka on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
