NOBEL LAUREATE WOLE SOYINKA HONORED WITH GOLD MEDAL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO WORLD LITERATURE
Rabat, Morocco – July 9, 2024
Nigerian literary icon and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal “For contribution to the development of world literature” by the World Organization of WOW Writers (WOW).
The esteemed award was presented to Soyinka by WOW President Margarita Al at a ceremony held at the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat.
This recognition acknowledges Soyinka’s profound impact on global literature and his tireless efforts to promote cultural understanding and intellectual exchange.
The WOW Prize is a testament to Soyinka’s remarkable contributions to the literary world, solidifying his position as a literary giant and inspiration to writers and scholars worldwide.