Celebrated Kenyan Author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Dies at 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a renowned Kenyan author and a giant of African literature known for his works in indigenous languages and his activism against colonialism and oppression, has died at age 87. His life was marked by imprisonment, exile, and a lifelong dedication to cultural and linguistic resistance, leaving a profound legacy through his novels, plays, and essays.