Translating Ngũgĩ | Celebration of the Life and Work of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o



Translating Ngũgĩ is a UC Irvine initiative celebrating the life and legacy of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o—one of the most influential voices in African and world literature. Bringing together scholars, artists, and students across disciplines, the program reflects UCI’s deep commitment to fostering dialogue, creativity, and global understanding through Ngũgĩ’s enduring work.

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Tributes


Tributes to Ngugi

 Schedule


Conference Schedule

Speakers


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The Celebration of the Life and Work of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is made possible through the support of the:

UCI Office of the Chancellor
Dean of the School of the Arts
Dean of the School of Humanities
Dean of the School of Social Sciences
Humanities Center
International Center for Writing and Translation
UCI Interdisciplinary Center for the Scientific Study of Ethics and Morality
Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies
Office of Inclusive Excellence
UCI Illuminations: The Chancellor's Arts & Culture Initiative
Alex Glasser The Center for the Power of Music and Social Change
Departments of Anthropology
Department of Comparative Literature
Department of Drama
Department of English
Department of Dance