Description:
(Poet)
Taban Lo Liyong is a versatile writer and academic from South Sudan, known for his roles as a poet, fiction writer, and literary critic. He is vocal about his political views and critical of the post-colonial education system in East Africa. Liyong's bold and outspoken nature has sparked both criticism and controversy since the late 1960s. With a passion for literature and a keen eye for societal issues, he continues to make significant contributions to the literary and academic world.
