SITAWA NAMWALIE is a Kenyan poet, playwright, and performer known for her unique dramatised performances that combine poetry and traditional Kenyan music. Before she became a performance artist, she was a tennis star and environmentalist. She is the author of 'Cut off my Tongue'.
In this republished article, written 15 years ago, the celebrated poet and performer, Sitawa Namwalie, reflects on her encounters with Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, his work and impact on her understanding language and identity.
