Wole Soyinka demands government recognition with yearly public holiday for traditional worshippers

Wole Soyinka demands government recognition with yearly public holiday for traditional worshippers

Nobel laureate and renowned Nigerian playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to declare a national public holiday for traditionalists in the country. This statement was made during his 89th birthday celebration, which was held over the weekend.

A photo of Professor Wole Soyinka. Photo Credit/Source: google Soyinka expressed his belief that traditionalists have been overlooked and neglected for far too long in the nation, and it is now high time for them to receive the recognition they deserve. He argued that traditional religions, just like Islam and Christianity, deserve annual holidays to celebrate their beliefs and traditions. In his words; “We’ve had enough of being second-class citizens in this nation. It’s time for equal time and equal space. We demand public holidays.”

“$150K yearly” – Davido allegedly moves out of Banana island home

"$150K yearly" - Davido allegedly moves out of Banana island home

Award winning Nigerian singer, Davido Adeleke, has reportedly moved out of his luxury Banana Island home in Lagos state.

Reports have it that the mansion has subsequently been put up for rent at the whooping sum of $150k per year. The expensive five-bedroom detached mansion is situated in Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos state.

Reacting to this, mutain05 said: “Seeing the swimming pool alone will depress him, good it’s for sale or rent.” sassyb791 wrote: “Sanity is very important in life example if a certain relationship is traumatizing walk out ur sanity and mental health is very important u gerrit.” lavender_beauty1311 commented: “Some of una can ask mumu questions so una want may he continue to they live for the house may he pikin for die? Common sense is not common.” olanrewaju1of1 added: “Good for his sanity.”