The African Writers Series has particularly shaped not just how we write about our fears, hopes and aspirations, it has been the architect of the African intellectual universe.
The honour comes after a standout period for the 36-year-old global pop superstar, who recently shattered her own sales records with her October album The Life of a Showgirl
Meja Mwangi (real name David Dominic Mwangi), who died last Thursday aged 78, was no ordinary writer.
Another year, another list of celebrities and media personalities have left us.
Writer and filmmaker Meja Mwangi dies aged 78 in Malindi, his popular books include Kill Me Quick and The Coackroach Dance.
Veteran Kenyan actor, writer and university lecturer David Mulwa dies while receiving treatment.