Description: (Poet)
Shaaban Robert, also known as Shaaban Robert, was a prominent Tanzanian poet, author, and essayist. He dedicated his career to preserving Tanzanian verse traditions and is recognized as one of the greatest Swahili thinkers and writers in East Africa. He was honored with titles such as "poet laureate of Swahili" and "Father of Swahili," showcasing his significant contributions to Swahili literature and culture. His influence on Tanzanian literary heritage and intellectual discourse led to him being regarded as the national poet.