Wole Soyinka's US Visa Revoked Over Interview Date Conflict
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka disclosed that his US visa was revoked after rejecting an interview date on September 11. The US Consul mentioned regulatory reasons for the cancellation in a letter dated October 23, 2025.
Soyinka expressed surprise but noted the incident wouldn't affect US-Nigeria relations. He mentioned seeking reinstatement in the future.
The playwright declined the US Consul's visa re-interview invitation scheduled for September 11, citing conflicting engagements.
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