
John Ruganda
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John Ruganda was a notable playwright whose works, such as 'Music Without Tears' and 'Shreds of Tenderness,' gained international recognition and contributed to the discourse on African theatre in the 1980s.
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Moses Seletisa dedicated his first poem to the late Professor John Ruganda, who was then teaching creative writing.
The literary revolution rooted in Sepedi and Setswana – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-09-27
John Ruganda's plays, Music Without Tears and Shreds of Tenderness, were taken to Yugoslavia and France.
How the national theatre found its calling through struggle, defianceThe Standard·
Kenya· 2025-03-03























