Mzee Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Mzee Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is a renowned Kenyan writer and academic known for his influential works that explore themes of language, colonialism, and identity. He is a prominent advocate for the use of indigenous languages in literature and has dedicated much of his life to highlighting the injustices faced by African nations due to colonial histories.
Born on Jan 05, 1938 (87 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,204 | $2,700,000 | 1,122$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 56,292 | $67,000 | 121$ |
| Totals | 2 | 98,958,956 | 84,496 | $2,767,000 | 1,243$ |
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Ghana:
Mzee Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o wrote about the importance of language in conquest.
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United Kingdom:
Mzee Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o wrote about the effects of language conquest on populations.
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