PHOTO NEWS: Soyinka, Louis Gates Jnr, Tunde Kelani headline screening of ‘Amazing Grace’
On Monday, February 24, 2025, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, Prof. Henry Louis ‘Skip’ Gates Jr., filmmaker Raynald Leconte, and Tunde Kelani arrived at the screening of Amazing Grace: Yoruba Worlds.
Kelani wrote:
“This powerful film explores the deep ancestral connections of the Yoruba people, tracing their journey from the homeland to various continents across the world.
“What does it truly mean to be Yoruba? Wole Soyinka’s insightful exposition in the film has been hailed as a masterclass in African identity and ancestry—a must-watch for both scholars and the wider public.
“Recommended for viewing and discussion within and beyond academia, Amazing Grace: Yoruba Worlds is a cinematic experience that deepens our understanding of heritage and cultural resilience.”
