CELEBRATING THE LEGEND

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is a Kenyan writer and academic. He is renowned for his work in literature, particularly his novels and plays, and for his advocacy of African languages in literature. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o was born on January 5, 1938, in Kamiriithu, near Limuru in Kiambu County, Kenya.

Some of his notable works include "Weep Not, Child," "Petals of Blood," and "Wizard of the Crow." Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o has been a strong advocate for the use of African languages in literature and has written extensively on the impact of colonization on language and culture.

In addition to his literary contributions, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o has also been an influential figure in academia. He has held teaching positions at various universities, including the University of Nairobi and Yale University.