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 | 5 | 8.40 | 0.39% | +20% | 53,771,296 | 249,519 | $106,000 | 492$ |
| Totals | 5 | 53,771,296 | 249,519 | $106,000 | 492$ |
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a celebrated author whose legacy is referenced in the context of promoting local languages.
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Kenya:
A tribute to the giant of African literature Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
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Kenya:
A tribute to the giant of African literature Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
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Kenya:
A tribute to the giant of African literature Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
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Kenya:
The article references Ngugi Wa Thiong'o in relation to questions about historical narratives in education.
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United Kingdom:
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o's book is an account of his displacement from his own native ground.
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United Kingdom:
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is a renowned Kenyan novelist who questioned the logic of African literature in European languages.
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United Kingdom:
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is a prominent writer and activist known for his work on decolonisation and the promotion of African languages.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a late literary icon who is remembered fondly by Gen Zs.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a late literary icon whose contributions are being remembered by Gen Zs.
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