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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 3 | 7.33 | 0.27% | +30% | 53,771,296 | 191,514 | $106,000 | 378$ |
| Totals | 3 | 53,771,296 | 191,514 | $106,000 | 378$ |
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Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s Wizard of the Crow is mentioned as part of the magical stories from Mbeere.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong’o's work gained momentum after meeting Chinua Achebe, contributing to the legacy of African literature.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is mentioned in the context of unsung pedagogies.
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Kenya:
Long before Ngugi wa Thiong’o launched his campaign to decolonise African minds, the Harlem Renaissance in early 20th-century America showed that even as Africans back home drowned in rivers trying to cross to the West, those already there were forever trying to belong.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is mentioned in the context of unsung pedagogies.
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Portugal:
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is referenced as a literary figure important for understanding societal dynamics.
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Kenya:
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is a prominent figure in East African literature whose works have been adapted into new forms.
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Kenya:
Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o was posthumously recognised for his revolutionary works in African literature.
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Kenya:
Among those named are author Ngugi wa Thiong’o.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong’o wove an impassioned case for decolonising speech by upholding the dignity of African languages in an imperialist world.
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