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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o belonged to an age of prophets we must honour his teaching

Literature shaped post-independence Nigerian identity, highlighting the works of Achebe, Soyinka, and Ngugi as critical educational staples.
#ngugi-wa-thiongo
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was not just a writer, he was a militant

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's legacy inspires deeper engagement with art, activism, and overcoming colonialism.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In his company you could not be lazy': remembering my friend Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was a prominent political figure in African literature, advocating for anti-colonialism and the importance of African languages.
Writing
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Kenyan literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o dies at 87 DW 05/28/2025

Ngugi wa Thiong'o championed African cultural independence through literature, emphasizing the importance of native languages over Western cultural dominance.
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was not just a writer, he was a militant

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's legacy inspires deeper engagement with art, activism, and overcoming colonialism.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In his company you could not be lazy': remembering my friend Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was a prominent political figure in African literature, advocating for anti-colonialism and the importance of African languages.
Writing
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Kenyan literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o dies at 87 DW 05/28/2025

Ngugi wa Thiong'o championed African cultural independence through literature, emphasizing the importance of native languages over Western cultural dominance.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Abi Dare wins the inaugural Climate fiction prize

Abi Dare wins inaugural Climate fiction prize for her novel 'And So I Roar'.
The novel addresses themes of climate injustice through the lives of women in rural Africa.
#chimamanda-ngozi-adichie
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

New Novels to Read This Spring

Adichie's latest work keenly explores the intertwined lives of four African women confronting love, grief, and identity amidst the pandemic.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Chimamanda effect: Nigerians delight at first novel in a decade from their beloved daughter

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's influence inspires writers to embrace their stories and ordinariness, fostering empowerment among young women in Nigeria.
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

How Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wrote Her Way Through Loss

Adichie's upcoming novel 'Dream Count' explores motherhood through the intertwined lives of four African women, inspired by her late mother.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

New Novels to Read This Spring

Adichie's latest work keenly explores the intertwined lives of four African women confronting love, grief, and identity amidst the pandemic.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Chimamanda effect: Nigerians delight at first novel in a decade from their beloved daughter

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's influence inspires writers to embrace their stories and ordinariness, fostering empowerment among young women in Nigeria.
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

How Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wrote Her Way Through Loss

Adichie's upcoming novel 'Dream Count' explores motherhood through the intertwined lives of four African women, inspired by her late mother.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

In African Publishing, There Is a Renaissance Going On'

The growth of African literary publishing signifies a powerful shift whereby writers are now promoting their narratives independently, focusing on authentic storytelling that resonates across borders.
Writing
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