Am dropping my European names from now on. Thank you Ngugi Wa Thiongo for openning my eyes. I want to own myself and be proud of my Africanness.
@mfalmekali9 жыл бұрын
Karuitha II Am eternally greatful my grand dad didnt give me any kaburu names. Tho in primary i got made fun of quite a bit coz i didnt have any so called "english" names. Welcome to the club muthuri.
@mwendapoleee5 жыл бұрын
Me too have started with my fb account so soon will be Nafula Wayonyi
@samuelwaithira1955 жыл бұрын
Take a steps ahead don't fear
@patricknjoroge6464 жыл бұрын
I also do the same all my social media am Njoroge Njuguna
@nusratlia44875 жыл бұрын
He is still alive. Respect for him.i have read petals of blood.love from Bangladesh
@josephwanyoike59832 жыл бұрын
Waow thanks . Yes He is alive.
@Njagiist2 жыл бұрын
Yes he is much alive, long live Prof. Ngugi wa Thiongo
@Habibtay4 ай бұрын
Wtf!! He is still very much alive as of June 2024
@Njagiist2 жыл бұрын
A very brilliant man, I have read the River Between and it is an amazing read. Keep going on Prof
@dasbarasat26373 жыл бұрын
I love his comments as much as his books. He clarifies this in birth of a dream weaver
@haronchenane6563 Жыл бұрын
This so amazing and motivational word of mouth by Prof. Ngungi Wa Wationg'o...I do like his writing arts, he has been an iconic literal writer in Africa
@koreanlover512 жыл бұрын
Well spoken professor,your view concerning being proud of our African names has lit my way,adding on this are your refreshing and informative books I have come across :The River Between and Weep Not Child.
@memories24363 Жыл бұрын
I'm a proud student of Ngugi wa Thiong'o school of thought. The only African who was courageous to disclose the truth being concealed in this world
@Mumbi1 Жыл бұрын
You bring inspiration to our youth and all of us
@thomaswilsonrotich64679 ай бұрын
I liked it when talked about the land being stolen and taken away, and waiyaki watched rain drops hitting ground like soldiers marking time, and yet carrying away the soil.
@mangorwolkuol34654 жыл бұрын
I have read two books of Ngugi Wa Thiong'o: The devil on the Cross and the river between. Very interesting and amazing literature icon on this planet earth.
@gathonishumpei99396 жыл бұрын
Great scholar. His body of work needs to be studied as a part of the African Education curriculum.
@Jaif23 Жыл бұрын
A Big salute from India 🇮🇳
@GloriaMugambi6 жыл бұрын
I already dropped my European name immediately after graduation because this man is my icon.
@jamoni24105 жыл бұрын
Gloria Nkatha how did you do that?
@timkatz42635 жыл бұрын
Says ‘Gloria’
@Evemunga13 жыл бұрын
Still Gloria
@abigaelchebet90663 жыл бұрын
Yes Gloria, we believe you
@janejustin17882 жыл бұрын
is Gloria an african name??
@shakamohamed55445 жыл бұрын
Prof. Ngugi wa thiongo god bless you you have been thru a lot I remember those days that it seemed like moi was living in limuru what a hard time he gave you
@austineochieng81173 жыл бұрын
That's a brilliant challenge 👍🏿
@nyamasyosila37422 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Prof
@mercychepkirui4490 Жыл бұрын
Just wow💫💫💫👍
@abdiFUNNYMOMENENTS5 жыл бұрын
Great professor!I read the river between but I'm yet to come across the rest of his literature books
@kwesley80947 жыл бұрын
9k views. Should have 900k. Something's wrong with Kenyans.
@douglaskiambi12036 жыл бұрын
K Wesley Am not surprised. Kenyans are not known for reading am afraid. On the other hand maybe they watched the interview live😕😕😕
@Evemunga15 жыл бұрын
This is so true
@edithshichenga34175 жыл бұрын
9K ON YOU TUBE but the day it was aired millions watched on tv
@davidwamson47395 жыл бұрын
They watch Churchill
@davidwamson47395 жыл бұрын
I dont know if any tv reaches a million viewers per show.
@martinmuchemi41454 жыл бұрын
I love this
@haronchenane6563 Жыл бұрын
In the "River Between" the character Muthon was the victim of the circumstance, she helps the reader to come up with the play within the play stylistic device of the work of Art.
@sakthivel-rv3sv6 жыл бұрын
Ngugi is a real historian
@ragnhildhoel59182 жыл бұрын
Just love Ngugi ❤
@chelseadiehard13 жыл бұрын
The river between is the book that has natured us
@joswairis5 жыл бұрын
Great man in deed..... Western name has vanished.
@MONIENGLISHBD2 жыл бұрын
Petals of Blood. 🥰🥰🥰
@signcity1194 жыл бұрын
I have seen the right today..
@titustoroitich9740 Жыл бұрын
Imbuga's play betrayal in the City ,, Nicodemus changed his name to kabito.I understand him now
@patrickkaguongogitau62735 жыл бұрын
Good job ngugi wa thiongo
@mateusmamani82635 жыл бұрын
OMG! So hard to pronounce his name haha. I've started to read Minutes of Glory. I think it'll be such a good text. :)
@benjaminnjatha34745 жыл бұрын
The irony of using English while talking about this
@davymwagi5 жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with learning as many languages as possible but it is a shame to learn a foriegn language before learning your own
@warsamet72904 жыл бұрын
Benjamin to speak the language of others to do your business is to be admired. On the other had to change your name to fit in makes you a coward ✌🏿✌🏿
@waperealtv1475 жыл бұрын
i salute you. howver i would like to get some clarification. Ngugi has a shirt with an Ank decoration this shows he is awakened as he says but what is the meaning of the christian wedding ring on his left finger?
@hawioselu11869 жыл бұрын
Great job
@tomlepski83064 жыл бұрын
Damn! I'm dropping my first name this minute,or should I?
@AlbertSchram5 жыл бұрын
Ngugi on his name [3:20] to [9:23]
@wangondujohn16664 жыл бұрын
Mūrogi wa kagogo
@KimaniKibobiMethi Жыл бұрын
I think he should drop the marriage ring too?
@rosallikethiskeepitupevans2975 жыл бұрын
mzungu brainwashed our people
@davymwagi5 жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with learning as many languages as possible but it is a shame to learn a foreign language before learning your own
@levimatheri7682Ай бұрын
I lost it at 8:12 😂😂😂😂
@festuskathuki82296 жыл бұрын
Ho! I love A Grain of wheat but, really making Mugo a traitor mmmmmm i don't like it.
@peterkariuki90735 жыл бұрын
With all your academic you don't seem to recognise we are living in solemn moment that God has sent His angel to place a seal in the forehead of true remnant. The observance of the seventh day Sabbath is the seal of God. You need to wake up from your slumber our beloved icon.
@mukuhanyota46135 жыл бұрын
him has been away in exile for 22years, he aged, he lost touch with people...alot is happening
@mwendapoleee5 жыл бұрын
YOU can make monday your sabbath only rest!
@stevensonk79254 жыл бұрын
Brainwashed sabaths.. It came with a white man holding a gun on the right hand and Bible on the left
@AliMohamed-xx9xx4 жыл бұрын
Krankschaft it means illness in German language,giving people that name in church,ooh African wake up