Nairobi — Taban Lo Liyong is without doubt one of the greatest literary minds in Africa, south of the Sahara. A man of many hats, Taban has distinguished himself as a poet, critic, novelist, political activist and commentator and a short-story writer - all rolled in one grey-haired icon.
His wide and deep educational background and sharp intellect has continually equipped him to see clearly and comment succinctly on what is happening in Africa and the world in general.
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