Pro.Ngugi Wa thiongo is the giant of Africa continent with wit of literature. He approach literature in wise and precise way.long live the calabash of wisdom.
I know and will live to acknowledge Prof Ngugi's greatness both in literature and life forever. I haven't read much of his works apart from "The River Between" and other short stories. I must write, also, a novel before I leave this earth: courtesy of his inspiration. Long life, honourable Babu, Mzee wa Thiong'o.
I have read all of his books and Wizard of the Crow was one of the best novels that I have ever read. As a big admirer of Africa and African literature, he really deserves Nobel prize
Ngugi is that star that shines so bright! I first met Ngugi in Weep not Child, then River Between, Devil on the Cross n Petals of Blood at HSC, I'll Marry when I Want, A Grain of Wheat, Secret lives and Decolonizing the mind at college! Keep inking prof!
Ngugi Wa Thiong's of the African literature series. A literary giant of our time. "Weep not my child, weep not my darling. With these kisses let me wipe away your tears"
We are proud of you professor.Your works have shared a lot about Africa during and after colonialism with the rest of the world.We are deeply indebted to you papa.
@ibrugger --- Coming from the same tribe as him (kikuyu), I would like to tell you that the "N" is actually pronounced. However this depends on the language you are using (In English yes).. but in our native kikuyu, the N is so lightly pronounced that you rarely hear it.
The fact that we remain embroiled in arguments that evoke tribe as a bad thing means that we have not moved away from the blanket demonizing of the colonial thinking that associates tribe with all things negative wa Thiongo recognizes the power of celebrating who we are, but he is not blind to the tribalism that has strangulated contemporary Africa. What did you think, wanelly, of Wizard of the Crow? Did you enjoy the kisheng? I certainly did.
I loved a Grain of Wheat. I want to read more by him; I'm deeply interested in African history and culture., and what are all the factors involved in why it was become the poorest and most war torn area on the Earth. Does anyone have any good reading suggetions or otherwise that explains the reasons for the current political/social/economic situation of the more troubled countries of Africa?
Are you a Kenyan by any chance? Each tribe is/was a language & each tribe was a state. The problem is: 1. That the colonialists managed to draw very sharp edges btn the tribes. 2. They demonized and inferriorized the native languages so their language can be supreme.
@keesboy, I see it's been a couple of years since your public undertaking to learn an African language? How far in are you? I'm South African, perhaps you wish to learn a few of our tongues down here?
@@ntatemohlomi2884 hey, yea i was supposed to fly to Ghana last April... everything is still paused for me now. i'm hoping i can go still at the end of this year or the beginning of next. Bless~
The story is ridiculous-"The River Between." Too many characters and the language is rudimentary and repetitive. I'd have burned the book already had it not been a freakin college class assignment. NO WAY does this steaming pile of stupidity belong in an anthology. The only reason college students are forced to read this crap is because of pandering. #garbage
@@muthoni Best response. Ngugi doesn't write for simple minds! You need to immerse and engage with the text to be able to understand! You don't read Africa literature like a news paper and expect to understand. African writers are simply brilliant.
@@kwesi2325 professor Ngugi address is work of literature in different style. He is calabash of wisdom. I have enjoy two novels.The devil on the cross and The River Between. He use dialect concisely.
People speaking in their own tongues means every man, woman and child can understand their countries' laws, and personal responsibilities, as soon as able to talk and reason. First step in nation-building everywhere. Is it late for Africa, I wonder? Can we have the boldness to STOP our learnt foolishness. And embrace COMMON SENSE??
A Grain of Wheat...read it when I was in Primary school in Kenya 🇰🇪 and loved it
Ngugi wa Thiongo continues to champion our need to speak ourselves into existence. Power and language to him and to us all.
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Pro.Ngugi Wa thiongo is the giant of Africa continent with wit of literature. He approach literature in wise and precise way.long live the calabash of wisdom.
I know and will live to acknowledge Prof Ngugi's greatness both in literature and life forever. I haven't read much of his works apart from "The River Between" and other short stories. I must write, also, a novel before I leave this earth: courtesy of his inspiration. Long life, honourable Babu, Mzee wa Thiong'o.
I have read all of his books and Wizard of the Crow was one of the best novels that I have ever read. As a big admirer of Africa and African literature, he really deserves Nobel prize
"Petals of Blood" is one of the most powerful books I've ever read.
I love Ngungi's work. very inspiring, bravo grandpa
Great to have such wonderful education services
I'm watching 12 years later
Same here☺️
Very inspiring black African this icon is!!
Actually I appreciate Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong`o for his deepest writing of African literature.
Watch this space :there's a good chance he'll win this year's Nobel Literature prize.
Ngugi is that star that shines so bright! I first met Ngugi in Weep not Child, then River Between, Devil on the Cross n Petals of Blood at HSC, I'll Marry when I Want, A Grain of Wheat, Secret lives and Decolonizing the mind at college! Keep inking prof!
Ngugi Wa Thiong's of the African literature series. A literary giant of our time.
"Weep not my child, weep not my darling. With these kisses let me wipe away your tears"
We are proud of you professor.Your works have shared a lot about Africa during and after colonialism with the rest of the world.We are deeply indebted to you papa.
river between my best set book ever
@ibrugger --- Coming from the same tribe as him (kikuyu), I would like to tell you that the "N" is actually pronounced. However this depends on the language you are using (In English yes).. but in our native kikuyu, the N is so lightly pronounced that you rarely hear it.
I did River between in kenyan high school..it was truly enjoyable💪💪
Moving the centre. Professor thus is exemplary.
The fact that we remain embroiled in arguments that evoke tribe as a bad thing means that we have not moved away from the blanket demonizing of the colonial thinking that associates tribe with all things negative wa Thiongo recognizes the power of celebrating who we are, but he is not blind to the tribalism that has strangulated contemporary Africa. What did you think, wanelly, of Wizard of the Crow? Did you enjoy the kisheng? I certainly did.
Our literary prophet!!
Ngugi the writer of times
I love his book "the river between "
One of the very few books that shaped my perceptions is the work of Ngugi.....weep not child.
I loved a Grain of Wheat. I want to read more by him; I'm deeply interested in African history and culture., and what are all the factors involved in why it was become the poorest and most war torn area on the Earth. Does anyone have any good reading suggetions or otherwise that explains the reasons for the current political/social/economic situation of the more troubled countries of Africa?
great piece Prof!
Are you a Kenyan by any chance?
Each tribe is/was a language & each tribe was a state.
The problem is:
1. That the colonialists managed to draw very sharp edges btn the tribes.
2. They demonized and inferriorized the native languages so their language can be supreme.
River btn made my english
Thanks.
im gonna go learn an African language+
I am😊
@keesboy, I see it's been a couple of years since your public undertaking to learn an African language? How far in are you? I'm South African, perhaps you wish to learn a few of our tongues down here?
@@ntatemohlomi2884 hey, yea i was supposed to fly to Ghana last April... everything is still paused for me now. i'm hoping i can go still at the end of this year or the beginning of next. Bless~
@bwanamdogo Thanks.
Saying the N harshly, like in the English word 'night' wouldn't seem right...which is why I basically leave it off.
@YinYangTzu, my English teacher says the 'N' is not pronounced.
Epic
Which is the correct pronunciation of his name?
Ngowghaay wa Thiong'o
The story is ridiculous-"The River Between." Too many characters and the language is rudimentary and repetitive. I'd have burned the book already had it not been a freakin college class assignment. NO WAY does this steaming pile of stupidity belong in an anthology. The only reason college students are forced to read this crap is because of pandering. #garbage
@@muthoni Best response. Ngugi doesn't write for simple minds! You need to immerse and engage with the text to be able to understand! You don't read Africa literature like a news paper and expect to understand. African writers are simply brilliant.
@@kwesi2325 professor Ngugi address is work of literature in different style. He is calabash of wisdom. I have enjoy two novels.The devil on the cross and The River Between. He use dialect concisely.
People speaking in their own tongues means every man, woman and child can understand their countries' laws, and personal responsibilities, as soon as able to talk and reason. First step in nation-building everywhere. Is it late for Africa, I wonder? Can we have the boldness to STOP our learnt foolishness. And embrace COMMON SENSE??