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- Apr 14, 2026, 08:29 PMWole Soyinka, a Nobel Prize-winning writer, has said that he does not believe in the God of either Christianity or Islam. Instead, he describes himself as an atheist, although he still believes in having a strong sense of spirituality and awareness beyond physical life.
He made this statement during an interview with Larry Madowo on CNN, where he spoke openly about his personal beliefs and religious background. His comments have since attracted attention and sparked discussions about religion and spirituality.
Soyinka explained that he finds traditional Orisa worship more appealing than Christianity and Islam. According to him, Orisa worship is rich in art, creativity, and mystery, making it more meaningful to him compared to the structured nature of the other two religions.
He also said that the traditional belief system appears more open and less connected to violence. This, he believes, makes it more peaceful and attractive, especially when compared to the conflicts sometimes linked with organized religions around the world.
The playwright further shared that he grew up experiencing both Christianity and indigenous Yoruba religious practices. However, over time, he became more interested in Orisa worship because of its deep cultural roots and unique spiritual expression.
Finally, Soyinka noted that while he does not follow the Christian or Islamic understanding of God, he believes every human being has a spiritual core. He described himself as someone who is highly sensitive to spiritual experiences, even though he does not belong to any of the major religions.
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He made this statement during an interview with Larry Madowo on CNN, where he spoke openly about his personal beliefs and religious background. His comments have since attracted attention and sparked discussions about religion and spirituality.
Soyinka explained that he finds traditional Orisa worship more appealing than Christianity and Islam. According to him, Orisa worship is rich in art, creativity, and mystery, making it more meaningful to him compared to the structured nature of the other two religions.
He also said that the traditional belief system appears more open and less connected to violence. This, he believes, makes it more peaceful and attractive, especially when compared to the conflicts sometimes linked with organized religions around the world.
The playwright further shared that he grew up experiencing both Christianity and indigenous Yoruba religious practices. However, over time, he became more interested in Orisa worship because of its deep cultural roots and unique spiritual expression.
Finally, Soyinka noted that while he does not follow the Christian or Islamic understanding of God, he believes every human being has a spiritual core. He described himself as someone who is highly sensitive to spiritual experiences, even though he does not belong to any of the major religions.
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