Wole Soyinka met Brazilian President Lula during President Tinubu’s state visit, presenting his book, Myth, Literature & the African World.

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday in Brazil, coinciding with President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the South American nation.

During the meeting, Soyinka presented his book, Mito, Literatura e o Mundo Africano (Myth, Literature & the African World), to President Lula, highlighting the rich cultural and literary heritage of Africa.

The encounter underscores the strengthening cultural and diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Brazil, following decades of historical, social, and economic links between the two countries. Soyinka’s work explores African myths, literature, and their global significance, providing Brazilian leaders an insight into the continent’s intellectual and creative traditions.

President Tinubu’s state visit has focused on enhancing bilateral relations, including trade, investment, and cultural exchange, while Soyinka’s meeting with President Lula adds a cultural dimension to the diplomatic engagements, signalling the importance of arts and literature in international relations.

The visit was marked by discussions on collaboration in areas such as education, cultural exchange, and mutual support in multilateral forums, further solidifying the Nigeria-Brazil partnership. (AriseNews TV)