Afrika sichtbar machen

For over sixty years, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, who was honored with the prestigious Erich Maria Remarque Peace Prize in 2019, has been writing about the stories, challenges, and future prospects of Africa, particularly his home country of Kenya. In his work, which includes plays, novels, and essays, Ngugi addresses the injustice of colonial violence and the dictatorial betrayal of decolonization, the pursuit of economic equality in the face of great disparity, and not least, his struggle for freedom and subsequent imprisonment. Ngugi's novels have received significant acclaim, while his political essays—though equally brilliant—are less known. Following 'Moving the Centre' and 'Decolonizing the Mind,' Ngugi now presents 'Making Africa Visible,' a new collection of essays that thematically unites various lectures and texts. This very personal and easily readable book discusses Africa's position in a decolonized and globalized world, the aftermath of slavery, political struggles in an era of unleashed capitalism, the role of cultural creators and intellectuals in African societies, and the prospects for a just and peaceful future. In a time when Africa is largely ignored in discussions about globalization, 'Making Africa Visible' becomes essential reading.