You Must Set Forth at Dawn

Wole Soyinka, the first African Nobel Laureate in Literature and a dynamic political activist, presents a compelling chronicle of his tumultuous adult life in Nigeria, including his experiences in exile. This work serves as a significant continuation of his earlier memoir, Ake: The Years of Childhood, offering profound insights into his personal struggles and the socio-political challenges faced by his homeland. Through vivid storytelling, Soyinka reflects on his identity and the complexities of his relationship with Nigeria.