US Bans Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, Revokes Visa

The US has banned renowned Nigerian professor and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka by revoking his visa, as revealed by Soyinka himself during a media briefing in Lagos. The reason for the visa revocation remains unclear, with Soyinka expressing confusion over the decision.

The US Consulate reportedly informed Soyinka through an official letter dated October 23, 2025. Soyinka, known for his literary contributions, has a clean record and questions the legitimacy of the ban.

The situation has left many puzzled as Soyinka denies any wrongdoing towards the US.