Why You Should Just Tone Down And Respect Activist Boniface Mwangi: What America Did For Him Will Leave You Fascinated
When Boniface Mwangi quit his journalism career in 2008 to engage in social activism, the former journalist had a big vision, an ambition and a passion that seems to be unmatched.
He covered every detail of the 2007/2008 post-election violence that saw Kenyans turn against each other, butcher each other, torch down houses, rape and destroy property worth billions.
It was the darkest year in the Kenyan history as more than 1,200 Kenyans were left dead following the refuted elections.
It was here that Boniface Mwangi made himself know to the world with his touching images and videos of the violence. He went on to win accolades for the same and later ditched photography journalism to become a social activist.
Since changing his career, Boniface has rubbed shoulders the wrong way with both the lowly and the mighty. He has collided with governments, giving them sleepless nights and always keeping them on toes. He has angered many supporters of the government for this and some do not like him.
In 2011, Mwangi started Pawa254, an initiative aiming at fighting societal ills through art. Pawa254 has since catapulted Boniface to greatness. He is a revered activist and his desire to better Kenya has seen him gain international recognition.
When US Secretary of State John Kerry visited Kenya, he had every reason to make a stop at Pawa254 offices along State House Road to see the wonders Boniface Mwangi is doing. When I went there myself, I was fascinated. I was impressed. I wanted to join Pawa254. (Guess my boss is not reading this).
And as we appreciate and hate Boniface Mwangi in equal measure, America is recognizing every effort this man is making.
The biggest Magazine in the US, the magazine that makes the list of the top 100 most influencial personalities in the world, the magazine that is so revered in America, has found space and time to talk about Boniface Mwangi.
As I perused through the internet over the weekend and holiday, I ran into this story about Boniface Mwangi under the section Next Generation Leaders: Helping Kenyans Find Their Voices.
Time.com, arguably the greatest magazine in America and the world over, talks into details about Boniface Mwangi, lauds his work and recognizes him as the man who will help Kenyans find their voices.
Well, as we sit in Nairobi and other places to bash Mwangi on social media, he is gaining international recognition and acclaim. Mwangi is for sure destined for greatness.
