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The problem with literature, with writing, is that it works sometimes in terms of correction of social ills. Other times, it just does not suffice.

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Military dictatorship, you can focus on it, you can fight it directly. It's a band of power-driven people.

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Writing in certain environments carries with it an occupational risk.

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All religions accept that there is something called 'criminality.' And criminality cannot be excused by religious fervour.

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Those nations that say it's a crime to preach your religion are making a terrible mistake. All they're doing is driving underground other forms of spiritual intuitions and practices.

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Trading and religion have always been aligned together in the history of the world, and especially on the African continent.

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The Sudanese government has been playing games with the world, with the Africa Union, in particular, have been playing for time in order to conclude its mission of ethnic cleansing in the Sudan.

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There is not a special imposition on writers to be activists. All that does is encourage writers to write propaganda. Propaganda can be written by anybody, including dictators.

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Biography

Nationality: Nigerian

Type: Dramatist

Born: July 13th, 1934

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