Wole Soyinka at 90: Celebrating Truth and Realism in Media and Literature
By Zannah Ibrahim Mustapha
Publisher
Kanempress News
21st June 2024
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is exhilarated to announce the 16th edition of its annual Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series, a momentous event celebrating the illustrious career and enduring influence of Professor Wole Soyinka, Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in literature and grand patron of the WSCIJ.
This year’s lecture series, themed “The Death of Truth? Realism, Literature, and Journalism in an Age of Disinformation,” promises to be a stimulating exploration of contemporary issues in media and literature.
The event is set for Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10 AM, and will take place at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. For those who cannot attend in person, the event will also be accessible online via the link provided below.
The keynote address will be delivered by the distinguished Professor Biodun Jeyifo, Professor Emeritus of English at Cornell University and of Comparative Literature and African and African American Studies at Harvard University. Professor Jeyifo’s extensive expertise and profound insights are sure to set the tone for a day of rich discourse.
Joining Professor Jeyifo are an array of eminent speakers, including:
Chidi Odinkalu, Professor of Practice in International Human Rights Law at The Fletcher School, Tufts University
Odia Ofeimun, celebrated poet, author, and political scientist
Kadaria Ahmed, CEO of RadioNow 95.3FM
Chiamaka Okafor, Co-founder of the Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue Foundation (MILAD)
Ohi Alegbe, respected media practitioner
Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, Head of Programmes at News Central TV
The event will be chaired by Umaru Pate, Professor of Media History and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State.
The Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series 2024 is a must-attend for journalists, editors, media owners, members of the literary community, government representatives, diplomats, civil society representatives, donors, and other key stakeholders.
This gathering offers a unique platform for critical dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing the media and literary landscapes in an era increasingly dominated by disinformation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading voices in media and literature and to celebrate the enduring legacy of Wole Soyinka at 90.
Join the Event Online:
- Click Here to Join
- Meeting ID: 820 9988 9402
- Passcode: 927297
For further information, please contact:
Motunrayo Alaka
Executive Director/CEO
Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ)
About WSCIJ
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism is dedicated to promoting investigative journalism as a tool for fostering accountability, transparency, and the pursuit of truth in Nigeria and beyond.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
- Time: 10 AM
Venue: Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos
Join us for an enlightening experience that honors a literary giant and confronts the pressing issues of our time.
