Rwanda: I Am Hip Hop Festival to Return in July
[New Times] After a successful maiden edition in 2024, Rwanda’s all hip hop event “I A m Hip Hop Festival,” is back in Kigali.
Kenya: ‘They Wanted to Erase My Language – I Chose to Write in It’ – Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o
[Capital FM] Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o was precise with his words, and the wordsmith delicately weighed them before he let them roll off his tongue.
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 30, 2025
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Kenya: ‘Towering Giant of Kenyan Letters’ Author Ngugi Wa Thiong’o Dies Aged 87
[RFI] Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong’o has died, his daughter announced on Wednesday evening. With his focus on post-colonial identity, he was considered one of East Africa’s greatest literary figures.
Kenya: Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s Legacy Transforms African Classrooms and Minds
[Nile Post] Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the iconic Kenyan writer and activist, has died at the age of 87, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to revolutionise education across Africa.
Tanzania: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Promoting Kiswahili Globally
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the promotion and global advancement of Kiswahili, positioning the language as a powerful symbol of unity, cultural pride and international influence.
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 29, 2025
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Uganda: Bobi Wine Pays Tribute to Late Giant of African Literature Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o
[Nile Post] The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has paid glowing tribute to renowned Kenyan author and scholar Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who passed away on Tuesday night.
Uganda: Afrobeats ‘Cnn’ Adesope Olajide Jetting in for Bebe Cool’s Break the Chains Album Launch
[Nile Post] Nigerian media powerhouse Adesope Olajide, popularly known as Shopsydoo or the Energy Gawd, is expected in Uganda this week to grace the official release of Bebe Cool’s much-anticipated Break The Chains album.
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 …