Soyinka Blasts Ilorin Emir for Cancellation of Isese Festival

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, in an open letter, has criticised the Emir of Ilorin, Sulu Gambari, for reportedly banning a Yoruba cultural event, the Isese festival, from holding in the Kwara State capital. The playwright on Thursday said the emir’s action is an assault on civilized conduct. Shortly after Adesikemi Olokun, an Osun devotee, reportedly released fliers … Continue reading Soyinka Blasts Ilorin Emir for Cancellation of Isese Festival