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The passing of celebrated Kenyan writer and scholar Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on 28 May 2025 marks the end of a remarkable period in ...

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In light of the death of Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on May 28, 2025, many literary fans are reflecting on his influence in French-speaking Africa. How is this author, who wrote first in English ...

Ngũgi wa Thiong'o reads from his work in Mexico in 2017. He wrote across a huge variety of genres. Tania Victoria/Secretaría de Cultura CDMX/Flickr, CC BY-SA Who was Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o – and who was he ...

The Kenyan author championed local African languages and was imprisoned for his work. His name was often mentioned in discussions about the Nobel... Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Kenyan literary giant who fought ...