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Posted: 2025-05-07 08:05:32 UTC
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Wole Soyinka is facing backlash for his comments criticizing Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine, with some Africans interpreting his statements as condemnation of military juntas aligning with Russia. The controversy is fueled by a resurfaced video from 2023 and a photo of Soyinka with French President Emmanuel Macron, leading to accusations of him working for Western interests. Patriotic Nigerians are defending Soyinka, while others criticize his views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, attributing it to US influence and NATO expansion.
Soyinka's criticism of Putin and Russia's actions in Ukraine.
African backlash and accusations of Soyinka supporting Western interests.
Defense of Soyinka by patriotic Nigerians.
Controversy over the Russia-Ukraine conflict and NATO expansion.
Misinterpretation of Soyinka's statements.
Accusations of Soyinka supporting Western interests.
Division among Africans regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Balancing criticism of Russia with historical context of NATO expansion.