Ngugi wa Thiong'o, renowned for his exploration of colonialism and African identity in literature, has died at 87 in Atlanta. Censored and exiled by the dictatorship of Daniel arap Moi, Ngugi authored influential works such as Weep Not, Child and Devil on the Cross. His literary career paralleled Kenya's turbulent history, including the Mau Mau uprising, and he became a symbol of resilience among African writers. While frequently mentioned as a potential Nobel laureate for literature, his legacy endures beyond awards, reflecting his profound contribution to Kenyan and African literature.
"Ngugi explored the troubled legacy of colonialism through essays, plays and novels including Weep Not, Child... He had been a favourite for the Nobel prize in literature for years."
"Born in 1938, while Kenya was under British colonial rule, Ngugi was one of 28 children, born to a father with four wives. This struggle formed the backdrop to the novel that made his name..."
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