Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o receives the 2001
International Nonino Literary Award

Photo depository for exclusive story by Nation Newspapers, Nairobi, Kenya
Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o was honored as the year 2001 recipient of the Nonino International Literary Award. The following photos were taken at the Nonino International Award Ceremony which took place in Percoto, Italy, on Saturday, January 27, 2001.

     

Photo No: 1: Ngugi (left) being welcomed to accept the award.


Photo No: 2: Ngugi (right) and his wife, Njeeri (left) in a toast after Ngugi accepted the award.


Photo No: 3: Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o gives the acceptance speech.


Photo No: 4: Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o (centre) with dignitaries at the 2001 Nonino International Literary Award Ceremony in Percoto, Italy.

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