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“Of course it's very, very important for me to feel Kenya, to feel, every day, this is where images come from. So to be taken away from that by political pressure or other means - one is taken away from the area, which is the basis of inspiration - is difficult.”

Quote by Ngugi wa Thiong'o

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Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, born on January 5, 1938, is a renowned Kenyan writer, scholar, and activist. His works focus on the themes of anti-colonialism and African cultural identity, and are beloved by African readers. more

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