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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is a famous Kenyan writer.
He initially wrote in English, but later wrote books in his native Kikuyu language.
His works tell about the lives of Africans during the colonial period and encourage people to write in their own languages.
Many African writers respect him because he insists on writing in African languages.
Ngũgĩ believes that the mother tongue is very important; if people stop using their own languages, their cultures will slowly disappear.
Some writers say that although Ngũgĩ is well-known in the English-speaking world, his works are not yet widely recognized in French-speaking African countries.
People hope that more of his books will be translated into French in the future, so that more people can understand his stories and ideas.
Ngũgĩ's efforts have made many people start to value their mother tongues and have encouraged more children to enjoy reading stories in their own languages.