The Paper Entitled ―Whither Freedom, Whither Development‖ attempts to take a look at Soyinka‘s vision of
Africa post-independence. His latest Book,‖ Of Africa/Harmattan Haze on an African Spring‖ is a collection of Essays
which throws light on the state of the art of African development and attempts to confront the historical and spiritual roots
of Africa's crisis where Nigeria stands in for Africa's broader plight.
The essay discusses the different phases of Wole Soyinka‘s thinking and his concern for Africa. From the very
beginning he has shown an revolutionary tendency for equality and justice. He is a passionate writer who brings out his
patriotism and aversion for inhumanity and injustice in his oeuvre of writings. He laments the underdevelopment of Africa
even after a long period of self governance.