DAF Embassy Honors Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka with Bridge Builders Award & Permanent Recognition on Supporters’ Wall.
The Diaspora African Forum Embassy, under the leadership of Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder and Head of Mission, hosted Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka today, June 17, 2026 in a ceremony celebrating his decades of literary excellence, intellectual courage, and Pan-African legacy.
As part of the commemorative event, Prof. Soyinka was conferred the prestigious DAF Bridge Builders Award, an honor previously bestowed on world leaders and global icons for advancing unity, dialogue, and continental progress.
In a permanent tribute to his impact on African thought and identity, Prof. Soyinka’s name was engraved on the DAF Embassy Supporters’ Wall, joining the ranks of distinguished friends and partners of the 6th Region.
The ceremony also featured:
1. Presentation of the 6th Region Flag to Prof. Soyinka, symbolizing the African Union’s recognition of the African Diaspora as the continent’s 6th Region.
2. Presentation of a book “Visions of Africa” by Prof. Kwame Addo, contributing to the scholarly exchange of the day.
3. Presentation of Ghanaian chocolate engraved with Prof. Soyinka’s likeness, celebrating Ghana’s cultural heritage through food and craftsmanship.
The event was attended by DAF Board members, cultural stakeholders, and supporters, all gathered to honor a legend whose pen and voice have shaped Africa’s conscience.
Ambassador Dr. Erieka Bennett noted that Prof. Soyinka’s commitment to cultural continuity, modernity, and truth mirrors DAF’s mission to build bridges between Africa and its global Diaspora.
DAF Embassy is dedicated to celebrating African excellence and strengthening the strategic partnership between the continent and the 6th Region.