Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is a renowned Kenyan writer and academic, celebrated for his novels, plays, and essays that critique colonialism and advocate for African identity. His work often explores themes of language, culture, and social justice, and he has played an influential role in promoting the use of indigenous African languages in literature. A former political prisoner, Ngũgĩ’s experiences have profoundly shaped his writing and activism.
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 |
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| South Africa | 5 | 8.00 | 1.52% | +20% | 59,308,690 | 1,078,340 | $350,000 | 6,364$ |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 8.75 | 0.13% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 87,708 | $2,700,000 | 3,488$ |
| Ghana | 4 | 9.00 | 0.56% | +10% | 31,072,945 | 191,486 | $67,000 | 413$ |
| Tanzania | 3 | 9.00 | 0.52% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 309,504 | $63,000 | 326$ |
| Sweden | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 10,380 | $530,000 | 545$ |
| Denmark | 2 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 6,497 | $350,000 | 393$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,918 | $89,000 | 57$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 1,991 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Germany | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,123 | $3,845,000 | 2,163$ |
| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 37,884 | $2,700,000 | 1,567$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,635 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,728 | $240,000 | 135$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,829 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| Japan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 64,893 | $5,000,000 | 2,565$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 20,857 | $34,000 | 24$ |
| Totals | 29 | 576,684,098 | 1,877,773 | $16,793,000 | 18,563$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nepal:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o's book 'Decolonising the Mind' is highly appreciated.
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South Africa:
Ngugi wa Thiong’o referred to the history of Africa as one of 'corpolonialism'.
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Ghana:
Ngũgĩ emphasizes the role of language and culture in perpetuating mental colonization, particularly in Africa.
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Ghana:
Ngũgĩ emphasizes the role of language and culture in perpetuating mental colonization, particularly in Africa.
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South Africa:
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is regarded as a member of the first generation of modern African writers who emerged just before and after African countries became independent.
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Ghana:
Ngugi wa Thiong’o was a renowned Kenyan writer whose death prompted an outpouring of tributes online.
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Tanzania:
Ngugi wa Thiong’o is remembered as a revolutionary writer who fought against colonialism and advocated for the use of indigenous African languages in literature.
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Denmark:
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is recognized for defining African literature alongside literary legends like Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka.
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Slovakia:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o was a renowned Kenyan writer and critic of the autocratic government in Kenya.
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Tanzania:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o was a Kenyan literary giant whose works inspired courage, critical thinking, and cultural pride.
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