Wole Soyinka loses Oxford professor of poetry post to British poet

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has lost the post of Oxford Professor of Poetry to a fellow contender Simon Armitage. Armitage, a popular British poet and broadcaster, secured 1,221 votes, 301 more than his rival, Soyinka. Names like John Carey and Melvyn Bragg supported Armitage, although Bragg had previously supported Soyinka but later publicly switched his... Read More