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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 12 | 8.17 | 0.74% | +50% | 53,771,296 | 600,052 | $106,000 | 1,183$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,889 | $530,000 | 309$ |
| Totals | 13 | 63,870,561 | 605,941 | $636,000 | 1,492$ |
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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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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a celebrated literary icon whose works have influenced generations.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a late literary icon whose tributes were shared by Gen Zs.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a late literary icon who received tributes from Gen Zs.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong’o is hailed as one of Africa’s literary heroes.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a late literary icon whose tributes were shared by Gen Zs.
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Kenya:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a late literary icon.
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Kenya:
Gen Zs share tributes of late literary icon Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
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Sweden:
Ngugi wa Thiong'o is noted for creating a literary language from his mother tongue and opposing dictatorship.
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