Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature is a powerful book on the relationship between language, culture, and identity in postcolonial Africa. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o posits a core argument that African literature must be written by Africans in the indigenous African languages. This is an important book that cannot be read and… Continue reading Review of Decolonising the Mind by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Category: Literature
How to Read a Great Book
When you find a great book, take all the time you need to savor each page. Because you’ll surely come to finish the book, and let me tell you this: you are going to regret why you skimmed some parts or didn’t take more of your time on each page. Read interesting parts twice or… Continue reading How to Read a Great Book
Letter to Nyaguthii Chege of The Green Belt Movement
Dear Nyaguthii Chege, I hope you are doing well. First, thank you so much for attending Penda Kujua‘s Book Club last month. I was among the attendees. I enjoyed your presence and learnt a lot from your contribution to the discussion. Secondly, thank you so much for carrying on with the legacy of Prof. Wangari… Continue reading Letter to Nyaguthii Chege of The Green Belt Movement
Cultivating Kenya’s Next Literary Giants
Ngugi wa Thiong’o