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Teardrops has headlined numerous poetry and arts events over the course of his career. Most notably is the African Union conference, The Garissa Memorial Concert at Uhuru Park in 2015 (an event to commemorate the 147 lives that were lost at the Garissa technical university) alongside artists such as Eric Wainaina, Sarabi, H_art the band, among ...
Kenya has a strong tradition of oral literature, which continues today in several languages. [1] As a result of Kenya's history, including a period where it was a former British colony, Kenyan literature concurrently belongs to several bodies of writing, including that of the Commonwealth of Nations and of Africa as a whole. [1]
Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor (born 1968) is a Kenyan writer who is the author of novels, short stories and essays. She won the 2003 Caine Prize for African Writing for her story "Weight of Whispers". Education and professional life
Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo (born Madeleine Mĩcere Gĩthae; 12 December 1942 – 30 June 2023) was a Kenyan professor, playwright, author, activist and poet. [1] She was a literary critic and professor of Literature, Creative Writing and Research Methods in the Department of African American Studies at Syracuse University. [2]
Angira was born in 1947 in Siaya, Kenya. [2] He studied commerce at the University of Nairobi [3] from 1968 until 1971. He contributed to the first (1968) issue of the literary journal Busara, and was appointed its editor-in-chief in 1969. He also founded the Kenya Writers' Association. [4]
[9] [10] Beyoncé again featured Shire's poetry in her 2020 musical film Black Is King. [11] Shire published her first full-length poetry collection, Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head: Poems, on 1 March 2022. [12] Shire was interviewed on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday by Sarah McCammon on 27 February 2022 about the book. [13]
Kuki originates from Veneto and since over a generation is a Kenya citizen – world known for her environmental activism. She has dedicated her life to the protection of the biodiversity of Ol Ari Nyiro where she lives, in memory of her late husband and son who both died tragically and are buried there.
(2016) Runners up, Slam Africa (2018) Nominee, Sondeka Awards, Best Spoken Word Artist (2018) Poetry After Lunch Recognition Award (2019) Nominee, Cafe Ngoma Awards, Spoken Word Poet of the Year