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African diaspora to fete Prof Ngugi at US event

Poet and author Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o. [Beverlyne Musili, Standard]

Kenyans and Africans in the diaspora have rolled out an elaborate event in honour of one of Africa's literary giants, renowned poet and author Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o in Atlanta, Georgia in the US.

The one-day ceremony will bring together at least 300 people, from diverse backgrounds, to celebrate Prof Ngugi and will be livestreamed across the globe on June 22.

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