"I Call Him Uncle Not Prof" - Kemi Olunloyo Shares Throwback Photo with Nobel Laureate Wole' Soyinka

Nigerian Journalist Kemi Olunloyo Shares Heartwarming Throwback Photo with Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka

Veteran Nigerian journalist and activist Kemi Olunloyo has shared a nostalgic throwback photo of herself alongside the renowned Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka. The snapshot, posted on social media, has garnered significant attention and affection from fans and admirers.

The photo, taken several years ago, showcases Olunloyo and Soyinka sharing a warm moment, with both figures beaming with smiles. The image serves as a testament to their long-standing relationship and mutual respect.

In her caption, Olunloyo wrote: "I personally call him 'Uncle Wole' Soyinka and I get stupid Nigerians asking me to call him 'Prof' like them. Respect what some public figures call others. They may go way back. Uncle Wole was the first person to carry me when I came home from the hospital when I was born August 6th 1964 at University of Ibadan where my dad and him were lecturers. He was also my father's roommate in Government College, Ibadan when they were 13 and 14 yo. He slept on the bottom bunk bed while my dad was on top and they both wet the bed. He consoled and helped Omololu Olunloyo cope when his father died as they came to tell the 13yo boy in school. My grandfather Horatio Olunloyo was a military man who became a local Councilor in politics and died at 42yo when my dad was 13. This July and August 2024, we both turn 60yo and 90yo. Congratulations to us."

Olunloyo's heartfelt caption reveals a deep and personal connection between herself and Soyinka, spanning multiple generations. Her words highlight the significance of respecting relationships and nicknames that hold sentimental value.

Olunloyo, known for her fearless and incisive reporting, has been a prominent figure in Nigerian journalism for decades. Her work has earned her numerous accolades and recognition, both locally and internationally.

Soyinka, a celebrated author, poet, and playwright, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. He is widely regarded as one of Africa's most distinguished literary figures.