Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o died at age 87. He wrote his first book, "Weep Not, Child," back in 1964. The author spent decades creating stories about Africa. His final work was called The Perfect Nine. Judges picked it for a major book prize in 2021.
The writer grew up during British rule in Kenya. He saw how colonialism hurt his people. His books discussed freedom, but also expressed disappointment when things did not change. Many readers across Africa loved his stories. He helped create new ways to tell African tales.
Ngũgĩ stopped using English in his books after 1977. He decided to write in his native Gikuyu language instead. The government imprisoned him for a year due to his views. He kept writing even as an old man. His books have been translated into over 30 languages worldwide.
Critics argue about which book was his best. Some say A Grain of Wheat was his greatest work. Others prefer Wizard of the Crow from 2004. Book experts often thought he should win the Nobel Prize. He never received the award, but many people believe he was deserving of it.
The writer grew up during British rule in Kenya. He saw how colonialism hurt his people. His books discussed freedom, but also expressed disappointment when things did not change. Many readers across Africa loved his stories. He helped create new ways to tell African tales.
Ngũgĩ stopped using English in his books after 1977. He decided to write in his native Gikuyu language instead. The government imprisoned him for a year due to his views. He kept writing even as an old man. His books have been translated into over 30 languages worldwide.
Critics argue about which book was his best. Some say A Grain of Wheat was his greatest work. Others prefer Wizard of the Crow from 2004. Book experts often thought he should win the Nobel Prize. He never received the award, but many people believe he was deserving of it.
