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Domestic visa revocation

Wole Soyinka US Visa Revoked

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Oct 29, 2025 · Last updated Oct 30, 2025

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Market Impact

This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a personal matter concerning the visa status of an author and the immigration policies of the United States.

Event Summary

Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka had his non-resident visa to the United States rejected. He believes this action by the United States is a consequence of his recent criticism of US President Donald Trump, whom he referred to as a 'white version of Idi Amin'. Wole Soyinka previously destroyed his green card in 2017 in protest of Donald Trump's inauguration. The United States — United States Department of State, through its consulate in Lagos, cited 'additional information became available after the visa was issued' as the reason for the revocation but did not provide specifics. Wole Soyinka has stated he will not reapply for a visa.

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Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka, a Nobel Prize-winning author, had his non-resident visa to the United States revoked, which he believes is due to his criticism of Donald Trump.
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Idi Amin
Idi Amin is mentioned as a historical figure to whom Wole Soyinka compared Donald Trump, which Soyinka believes might have led to his visa revocation.
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United States — United States Department of State
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United States
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Donald Trump
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United States — United States Department of State related ↔ United States
United States — United States Department of State related ↔ Donald Trump
United States related ↔ Donald Trump
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