13+ Binyavanga Wainaina Quotes On Marriage, Friendship And Education

Binyavanga Wainaina is a Kenyan author, satirist, and activist. He is best known for his 2003 memoir, "How to Write About Africa", which won the Caine Prize for African Writing. He was also the founding editor of Kwani?, an influential literary magazine in Kenya. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Binyavanga Wainaina on love, marriage, life.

Every human being has a bit of gangster in him. — Binyavanga Wainaina

I have learned that I, we, are a dollar-a-day people (which is terrible, they say, because a cow in Japan is worth $9 a day). This means that a Japanese cow would be a middle class Kenyan... a $9-a-day cow from Japan could very well head a humanitarian NGO in Kenya. Massages are very cheap in Nairobi, so the cow would be comfortable. — Binyavanga Wainaina

It is a pink and blue feeling, as sharp as clear sky; a slight breeze, and the edges of Lake Nakuru would rise like the ruffle at the edge of a skirt; and I am pockmarked with whole-body pinpricks of potentiality. A stretch of my body would surely stretch as far as the sky. The whole universe poised, and I am the agent of any movement. — Binyavanga Wainaina

There is no country in the world with the diversity, confidence and talent and black pride like Nigeria. — Binyavanga Wainaina

Everywhere I go, I see young people: Confident, forward looking. I have seen them in Lagos, in Rwanda, in the suburbs of London. — Binyavanga Wainaina

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

I’m extremely optimistic about rapid transformation and change of things in Africa in general. — Binyavanga Wainaina

Africa is to be pitied, worshipped or dominated — Binyavanga Wainaina

I like the idea of readers feeling a familiarity, whether its with Africa or childhood. — Binyavanga Wainaina

People reach an age... where somebody elses platform is no longer yours. — Binyavanga Wainaina

All people have dignity. Theres nobody who was born without a soul and a spirit. — Binyavanga Wainaina

I, Binyavanga Wainaina, quite honestly swear I have known I am a homosexual since I was five. — Binyavanga Wainaina

I love playing with words and texture. — Binyavanga Wainaina

Life Lessons by Binyavanga Wainaina

1. Binyavanga Wainaina's work emphasizes the importance of challenging existing power structures and advocating for marginalized voices.
2. He also encourages readers to think critically about the ways language is used to shape our understanding of the world.
3. Through his writing, he encourages us to be open to new perspectives and to push back against oppressive systems.