Ngugi wa Thiong'o, the prominent Kenyan writer and critic of colonialism, has passed away at age 87. His literary work was marked by a deep critique of both British colonialism and the subsequent post-independent society in Kenya. Born in 1938, Ngugi's writing reflected significant events like the Mau Mau war and the struggle for cultural identity, especially after he began writing in indigenous languages instead of English. His book 'Decolonising the Mind' is pivotal in discussing liberation from colonizers' languages. Ngugi faced imprisonment for his bold societal critiques and remains a significant figure in African literature.
Ngugi’s literary legacy is profound; he critiqued both British colonialism and postcolonial Kenyan society, emphasizing the intersection of language, culture, history, and identity.
Ngugi shifted from English to writing in Kikuyu and Swahili, a controversial move that sparked debate about cultural identity and readership in Kenya.
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