Celebrated Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, a prominent voice in African literature and a perennial Nobel Prize contender, passed away at 87. Known for his works exploring colonialism's legacy, including "Weep Not, Child" and "Devil on the Cross," he wrote primarily in his native Gikuyu language after being imprisoned and exiled under Kenyan dictator Daniel arap Moi. His writing often tackled themes of oppression and resistance. His death was announced by his daughter on social media. He leaves behind a significant literary legacy and a family of notable writers.

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