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Tavis Smiley  Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka

The Nobel laureate explains the motivation for his latest text, 'Of Africa.' Details

 

Program: Tavis Smiley

Episode: Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka

The noted Nigerian writer & Nobel laureate responds to negative stereotypes about his home continent—the motivation for his latest text, 'Of Africa.'

Duration: (24:05)
Premiere Date: 12/04/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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