19. He studied Greek history
Contrary to the popular orientation during his time, Wole Soyinka went on to study something quite different. He studied English literature, Greek, and Western history at the University of Ibadan, which was then affiliated with the University of London.
20. He was a Professor at Obafemi Awolowo University
From 1975 to 1999, he was a Professor of Comparative Literature at the Obafemi Awolowo University, then called the University of Ife. With civilian rule restored to Nigeria in 1999, he was made professor emeritus. Soyinka has been a Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Source: Naij
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