Binyavanga Wainaina quotes

I believe in, and will to the best of my ability fight for, equal rights and freedom of opinion for everyone, regardless of colour, religion, nationality, orientation - you know the rest. (Binyavanga Wainaina)
There is no country in the world with the diversity, confidence and talent and black pride like Nigeria. View quote
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I, Binyavanga Wainaina, quite honestly swear I have known I am a homosexual since I was five. View quote
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I like the idea of readers feeling a familiarity, whether it's with Africa or childhood. View quote
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I'm extremely optimistic about rapid transformation and change of things in Africa in general. View quote
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Every human being has a bit of gangster in him. View quote
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I love playing with words and texture. View quote
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People reach an age... where somebody else's platform is no longer yours. View quote
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All people have dignity. There's nobody who was born without a soul and a spirit. View quote
Binyavanga Wainaina

Binyavanga Wainaina

Binyavanga Wainaina - Image
Photo: Nightscream, CC BY 3.0
Occupation: Kenyan Author
Born: January 18, 1971
Died: May 21, 2019
Quotes count: 9

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