On Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, in Buford, Georgia, the world lost one of the titans of African literature with the death of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, at the age of 87. Today’s show celebrates the life and legacy of a great Pan-African writer.
Tracklist:
- Africa by Yemi Alade ft. Sauti Sol, from Mama Africa (The Diary of an African Woman)
- Ma Africa by Franco & Afro Musica, from Ba ntatola
- Samba Samba by Bopol Mansiamina, from Putumayo Presents: African Party
- Ah! Congo by Tabu Ley Rochereau, from Sangana
- Angola Na Paz by the Mendes Brothers, from Palonkon
- Kelele by Angélique Kidjo, from Õÿö
- Usia Kwa Watoto by Juwata Jazz Band, from Music Of Kenya And Tanzania
- Coupé Bibamba by Awilo Longomba, from Coupé Bibamba