The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has announced July 13th as Wole Soyinka Day for Egba sons and daughters worldwide.

This announcement was made during an event commemorating the renowned playwright and Nobel Laureate’s 90th birthday.

Oba Gbadebo emphasized the importance of this day in celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of Wole Soyinka to literature, culture, and social justice.

The declaration is to honour Soyinka’s legacy and inspire future generations of Egba people.