The Alake And Paramount Ruler Of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, Has Today Declared Open An Art Exhibition At The June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta, To Celebrate The 90th Birthday Of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.
The Exhibition, Tagged “Wole Soyinka In The Lens Of Artists”, Features Over 58 Artistic Drawings And Exhibitors Curated By The Society Of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Ogun State Chapter, Under The Chairmanship Of Dr. Oladimeji Oluwagbenga.
In His Opening Remarks, The Alake Praised Soyinka’s Contributions To Nigerian And World Literature, Describing Him As A “Literary Giant, Icon Of Intellectualism, And Champion Of Human Rights”.
He Congratulated Soyinka On His 90th Birthday And Thanked Him For His Tireless Dedication To The Advancement Of Humanity.
The Alake Also Charged Parents To Encourage Their Children’s Talents And Passions, Stating That “The Creative Industry Is A Vital Sector That Needs To Be Nurtured And Grown.
“We Must Encourage Our Children To Explore Their Creative Talents, And Provide Them With The Necessary Support And Resources To Grow And Succeed”, Alake Said.
On His Part, The Chairman Of Society Of Nigerian Artists (SNA), Dr. Oladimeji Oluwagbenga, Appreciated The Alake’s Support And Patronage Of The Arts, And Thanked The Artists And Curators For Their Efforts.
“As We Gather Here Today, We Are Not Only Here To Celebrate Professor Wole Soyinka’s Achievements, But Also To Acknowledge The Impact He Has Had On Our Lives And Our Work”.
“We Are Grateful For His Contributions To Nigerian And World Literature, And We Honor His Legacy By Continuing To Create, Inspire, And Push The Boundaries Of Artistic Expression”.
“I Want To Thank The Alake And Paramount Ruler Of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, For His Support And Patronage Of Arts. I Also Appreciate The Efforts Of Our Artists And Curators Who Have Worked Tirelessly To Make This Exhibition A Success”, He Added.
The Exhibition Showcases A Diverse Range Of Artworks, Including Paintings, Sculptures, And Photographs, All Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Professor Wole Soyinka.
The Artworks Were Created By Various Nigerian Artists, Each Offering Their Unique Perspective On Soyinka’s Life, Work, And Impact.
The Event Was Attended By Dignitaries, Including Traditional Rulers, Government Officials, Artists, And Literary Enthusiasts. The Exhibition Will Run Until July 13, And It Is Open To The Public.
The Celebration Of Soyinka’s 90th Birthday Is A Testament To His Enduring Legacy And Impact On Nigerian And World Literature.
The Art Exhibition Is A Fitting Tribute To A Man Who Has Inspired Generations Through His Writing, Activism, And Leadership.
