Book description
Hearing Ngugi wa Thiong'o's voice in Homecoming isn't just listening to a book-it's like having a vital conversation with a living archive. This isn't a dry academic treatise; it's a passionate, urgent call to confront the tangled legacies of colonialism and the ongoing struggles for cultural sovereignty in Africa. Ngugi doesn't just analyze; he unravels the threads of religious oppression, the seduction of consumerism, and the messy reality of independence with a clarity that feels both personal and universal. You hear the weight of his experience, the fire of his conviction, as he argues for reclaiming Africa's "creative glory" in a postcolonial world still wrestling with its own identity.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's praise for him as "one of the greatest writers of our time" lands perfectly here. His voice carries the authority of a lifetime spent fighting for truth, making every essay feel less like reading and more like being guided through a crucial reckoning. The Guardian's note about the "power of the written word" becomes tangible as you listen-the rhythm of his sentences, the deliberate pauses, the raw, unflinching honesty. It's impossible not to feel the gravity of what he's saying, especially when he ties the struggles of African nations to global systems of exploitation. You don't just learn about these ideas; you feel them resonate in your bones.
What makes this audiobook truly special is how Ngugi's delivery transforms the text. You hear the passion in "one of Africa's greatest writers" (as the New York Times declared), not just in the words, but in the way he speaks them. It's not a performance-it's authenticity. You're not just hearing about the critique of capitalism or the call for cultural renaissance; you're witnessing it, feeling it in the cadence of his voice. This collection demands engagement, and listening to it-letting Ngugi's words fill your space-makes it impossible to sit passively. It ignites that necessary discomfort, that spark of "I need to understand this better." If you've ever wondered about the deeper currents shaping modern Africa, or if you simply crave writing that challenges, inspires, and refuses to look away, Homecoming isn't just essential-it's a conversation you'll keep returning to. Don't just read this; hear it. It's the sound of history demanding to be heard, and Ngugi wa Thiong'o is the voice we've been waiting for.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience