Every human being has a bit of gangster in him.

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.

Africa is to be pitied, worshipped or dominated

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

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

Every human being has a bit of gangster in him.

I love playing with words and texture.