Africa: All of Africa Today – May 29, 2025
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Kenya: Life and Times of Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o
[Vanguard] Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (1938-2025) was a towering figure in African literature and postcolonial thought, widely regarded as East Africa’s leading novelist and one of the continent’s most influential intellectuals. Born James Ngugi on …
Kenya: President Ruto Leads Tributes As Kenya Mourns Literary Icon Prof. Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of celebrated author and scholar Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who passed away in the United States at the age of 87.
Kenya: Literary Icon Ngügĩ Wa Thiong’o Dies At 87
[Premium Times] Despite facing imprisonment and exile due to his criticism of the dictatorial government in Kenya, he remained an influential figure in African literature.
Kenya: Gachagua Mourns Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o – ‘Africa Has Been Orphaned’
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid an emotional tribute to literary giant Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, calling his death a monumental loss to Africa and generations of literary scholars.
Kenya: Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, East Africa’s Iconic Novelist and Literary Giant, Dies At 87
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Renowned Kenyan author and literary icon Ngugi wa Thiong’o has died at the age of 87 in the United States, his family has confirmed.
Ethiopia: Chilean Poets Ode Adores Ethiopia’s History, Beauty
[Ethiopian Herald] “Ethiopia, land of passion and diversity
Nigeria: Clare Ezeakacha Releases Debut Book, Zara’s Big Idea
[Vanguard] A filmmaker and humanitarian Clare Ezeakacha, founder of the Clare Cares Foundation (CCF), has released her debut children’s book titled Zara’s Big Idea, a heart-warming story designed to inspire young minds to take initiative and believe in…
Nigeria: Seven Nigerian Writers Make History in ‘Best of Caine’ 25th Anniversary Shortlist
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that seven Nigerians have won the prestigious prize since its inception in 2000.
Nigeria: Author Interrogates Negative Effects of the Silence Culture
[This Day] An author and strategic communicator, Nono Ogochukwu Eloike, has radically interrogated the negative effects of the silence culture on women through her self-help book ‘Ichabod’.