Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a known author from Kenya and one of the most influential writers in East Africa, passed away on Wednesday, his daughter announced on Facebook.  , He was 87.
Wanjiku Wa Ngugi wrote, “We are sad to announce the passing of our father, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, this morning.
She continued, “He lived a full life and fought hard.”
The celebrated author quickly received ovations and warm reception for his decision to stop writing in English and concentrate solely on his native Kikuyu, which established him as a powerful representative of post-colonial African identity.
On X, a Kenyan opposition leader, Martha Karua wrote, “My condolences to the family and friends of professor Ngugi wa Thiongo, a renowned literary giant and scholar, a son of the soil and a great patriot whose footprints are indelible.”
After staging their play “Ngaahika Ndeenda,” which was viewed harshly as a critique of post-colonial Kenyan society, Ngugi was imprisoned without charge in 1977.
Prior to a global campaign that led to his release from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison in December 1978, Amnesty International designated him as a prisoner of conscience.
On Wednesday, Amnesty International’s Kenya branch wrote, “Thank you Mwalimu (teacher), for your freedom writing.”
He moves from being mortal to being immortal, according to the statement.
After being prohibited from staging plays in Kenya, Ngugi fled to the United States and then initially to Britain.
Source: Channels TV
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