Taban lo Liyong
Taban lo Liyong is a prominent South Sudanese writer and academic known for his contributions to literature and his advocacy for African literature. He gained recognition for his work in the 1970s, particularly for co-authoring a famous letter that called for a shift in the teaching of literature in Africa, demanding that African culture and languages be the foundation of literary studies. His literary and critical works have played a significant role in shaping the discourse around postcolonial African literature.
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Taban lo Liyong co-authored a significant letter with Ngugi wa Thiong'o advocating for African literature.
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