Wole Soyinka has disclosed that his new book would be his vengeance against unprovoked assault of public lies directed against him. A must read indeed!
Gov. Adams Oshomole presents Prof Wole Soyinka's latest book titled "Interinvetions".
Multi award winning Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has said his new book titled "InterInvetions", would be his 'vengeance' against 'unprovoked assault of public lies' directed against him.
The popular playwright and essayist who spoke at the formal inauguration of The Wole Soyinka Foundation, a retreat haven for writers, described "InterInventions" as 'the nastiest book' he has ever written.
Alake of Egbaland with Gov. Adams Oshiomole and his wife, Lara at the book presentation
The 130 page work – "InterInventions: Between Defective Memory and Public Lie, a Personal Odyssey in The Republic of Liars", was presented to the public at the June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto, Abeokuta by the Edo State governor, Adams Oshiohmole.
Soyinka said the book is 'so truthful that it hurts' and recommended it to people who 'feel vengeful' towards purveyors of public lies because of its expected therapeutic value.
L-R: Rotimi Amaechi, Gov. Ibikunle Amosu, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Donald Duke and Kayode Fayemi at the book presentation
"(InterInventions), it is the nastiest book I have ever written. It is so truthful that it hurts… it is my vengeance against public lies. It is not one of the butterfly books. No, it is not a butterfly book.
I want to draw blood (with it). I’m warning all of you, if you feel vengeful, read this book and you will be alright. It is like homeopathic medicine," Soyinka said.
He lamented that public lies have become an industry of sort, multiplying itself and worsened by the social media facilitating the predisposition for lies.
Hakeem Lasisi entertaining guests at the event.
Soyinka also gave insight into lies, allegedly against him by some individuals and past leaders, including former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, stating in first paragraph of page 82 that 'it was a great fun (for him, Soyinka) to watch him (Daniel) lie his head off.'
He said he 'would have gone insane' if he had not found a serene place to hide himself while doing his creative work.