Luisah Teish
She was born in New Orleans.
Also recorded as Iyanifa Fajembola Fatunmise · Ye Ye Luisah Teish
Luisah Teish
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- Born
- 1950 · New Orleans.
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Occupation
- writer · choreographer · memoirist · educator · folklorist · dancer
- Fields
- science, technology, engineering and and mathematics
- Known for
- Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals · Home Girls
- Languages
- English · Nigerian Pidgin
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The recorded working language is English and Nigerian Pidgin. The field of work recorded is science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Works named in the authority record are Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals and Home Girls.
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Luisah Teish born at New Orleans.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Iyanifa Fajembola Fatunmise and Ye Ye Luisah Teish. Her recorded languages were English and Nigerian Pidgin. Work and production. Works recorded as notable number 2: Jambalaya: The Natural Woman’s Book of Personal Charms and Practical Rituals and Home Girls.
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