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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Novelist & Academic

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Born

1938(88 yrs)

County

Global

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Experience

3 Roles

Documented career positions

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Biography

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (1938–2025) was Kenya’s most renowned novelist and scholar, known for writing in Gĩkũyũ.

Career & Education

Lecturer Nairobi

Academic in US

Renowned author

University of Leeds

University College London

Key Achievements

Authored *Weep Not, Child*, *Petals of Blood*
Won literary awards and global recognition

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Public Record & Controversies

Imprisoned 1977 for play criticizing dictatorship

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Education

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: The Pen That Decolonized the African Mind Falls Silent

From the corridors of Alliance High to the global stage, Kenya’s literary titan reimagined freedom through the power of language, leaving a legacy that transcends borders.

Dec 29, 2025

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Entertainment

Kenya Mourns Literary Titan: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Passes Away at 87

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Kenya’s most acclaimed novelist and a towering figure in African literature, has died at the age of 87. His family announced his passing on May 28. Tributes from leaders and literary figures worldwide have poured in, celebrating him as a champion of truth and justice.

May 29, 2025