Wole Soyinka Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WOLE SOYINKA
Born: July 13, 1934 in Abeokuta, Nigeria
Biography
Wole Soyinka became the first African writer and the first Black writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was imprisoned (1967-1969) in Nigeria for his writings. Soyinka went into exile in 1994 following the annulment of Nigeria's 1993 democratic elections and the assumption of power by military dictator Sani Abacha. On verso, stamp indicates photo was taken in October of 1997.
2006-Na-plovarne (in person), 2006-Charlie-Rose (in person), 2006-Tavis-Smiley (in person), 1971-Aquarius (in person), 1970-Kongi's-Harvest (Writer), 1963-Joshua:-A-Nigerian-Portrait (Writer), 1963-Joshua:-A-Nigerian-Portrait (Performer), 1970-Kongi's-Harvest (Performer), 2010-Invitation-to-World-Literature (in person), 1994-Un-dieu-au-bord-de-la-route (in person)
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WOLE SOYINKA - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 259202Photograph signed: "Wole Soyinka". Nigerian playwright and Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka is captured in this image, with a stamp on the verso indicating it was taken in October 1997.Price: $180.00
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WOLE SOYINKA - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 267623First Day Cover signed: "Wole Soyinka", commemorating the Higher Education Centennial of the College and University "Land-Grant Act." Postmarked Washington, D.C., November 14, 1962, with a 4-cent stamp affixed, recognizing Soyinka's contributions to literature.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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WOLE SOYINKA - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 267624First Day Cover signed: "Wole Soyinka", commemorating Higher Education in the United States with a 4-cent stamp postmarked Washington, D.C., November 14, 1962. Wole Soyinka is noted as the first African and Black writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Price: $120.00
