Wole Soyinka Talk Why Government Fit Now Rename National Theatre in Him Honour”

Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate and respected playwright, don finally talk why he gree make the National Theatre for Lagos rename in him honour. Before now, Soyinka don always stand against naming public monuments after individuals, say e fit bring division or politics join culture. But this time, him say the matter get different angle wey touch him wella.

According to am, he no see am as ordinary naming, but as recognition of art and culture wey him don dedicate him whole life to promote. Soyinka yarn say he weigh the decision carefully before he give final nod, because him no want break him own principle.

The professor of literature talk say the rename na chance to keep the theatre alive in global spotlight and also push young artists to value Nigerian cultural heritage.

Wole Soyinka Say Honour No Be for Him Alone

Wole Soyinka also stress say the renaming no be just about him as one person. He believe say na honour to all writers, artists, and cultural activists wey don dey fight to keep Nigeria art and theatre relevant.

He talk say over the years, many creative people don use the National Theatre as platform to showcase Nigeria talent. So, if government decide to attach him name to the place, e mean say dem dey celebrate the whole creative industry.

Soyinka yarn say, “This honour no be only mine, e dey spread to every artist wey don contribute to the Nigerian story.”

Wole Soyinka Still Caution Government

Even as he accept the honour, Wole Soyinka still use the opportunity caution government make dem no abandon the theatre after renaming am. He warn say plenty monuments for Nigeria don suffer neglect after big ceremonies, and that na wetin he no want make happen again.

He beg authorities to maintain the place, upgrade facilities and turn the National Theatre to world-class standard wey fit attract global audience. For him words, name no mean anything if action no follow.

Soyinka end him talk with prayer say the renaming go inspire next generation of Nigerians to carry the culture torch with pride.