Renowned Nigerian playwright, Wole Oguntokun dies at 57

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Renowned Nigerian playwright, producer, director and culture advocate, Wole Oguntokun, has died. He was 57.

Before he relocated to Canada, he had created the yearly Season of Soyinka, which is entering its 9th season.

His works, which resonated with audiences globally for their depth and cultural significance, received international recognition.Not only was Oguntokun a multiple award-winner, he produced and directed plays by many of Nigeria’s best-known playwrights, including Soyinka’s expert, Ibrahim Olasege, has called for synergy between the National Identity Number and the Bank Verification Number systems in Nigeria to achieve a multipurpose central database.

The Oyo State Government, yesterday, reiterated that the ban on the collection of illegal levies in public schools was still in force, warning that it would deal with anyone contravening the ban.

 

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