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Renowned Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, a giant of African literature, passed away at age 87. His six-decade career saw him champion writing in African languages, challenging colonial legacies and advocating for decolonization of the mind. Despite facing imprisonment, exile, and health battles, he produced influential works like 'Weep Not, Child' and 'Petals of Blood'. His prolific career, marked by activism and literary excellence, earned him international acclaim, though he never received the Nobel Prize. His death leaves a significant void in African and world literature.

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