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Ama Ata Aidoo

Ama Ata Aidoo (1942–2023) was a Ghanaian poet, novelist and playwright.

Also recorded as Christina Ama Aidoo; Ama Christina Ata Aidoo; Ama-Attah Aidoo.

Overview

Born at Abeadzi Kyiakor in 1942, died at Accra in 2023.

In detail

Ama Ata Aidoo studied at Wesley Girls' High School, University of Ghana and Stanford University. the recorded working language is English and Fante.

The field of work recorded is poetry, drama and fiction literature.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Zimbabwe. Employment is recorded with Brown University, University of Cape Coast and University of Richmond. Positions recorded include Minister for Education.

Works named in the authority record are Our Sister Killjoy, Anowa, No Sweetness Here, Birds, The Dilemma of a Ghost and Changes: A Love Story.

Distinctions recorded are Commonwealth Writers' Prize, Nelson Mandela Prize and The Mbari Club.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ama Ata Aidoo”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q298224: Ama Ata Aidoo

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