A Whirlwind of Fractured Sisterhood and Dysfunctional Families
In her second novel, Nightbloom, Peace Adzo Medie uses issues associated with womanhood and family dynamics to speak to larger societal issues in Ghana.
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‘I Am Drawn to Stories That Tackle Complicated Family Relationships’ Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond’s First Draft
Ghanaian writer and author of Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, says her children’s book was inspired by a Bible passage about the furnishings in King Solomon’s temple.
‘I Had to Sink Into Various Forms of Culture for Inspiration’ Christian Adofo’s First Draft
Ghanaian writer, Christian Adofo, had to sink into various forms of culture to get inspiration and build context for his book.
‘I Had to Treat My Debut Novel Like a Job’ DK Nnuro’s First Draft
Ghanaian novelist and author of What Napoleon Could Not Do, DK Nnuro, says his debut novel was inspired by his experiences: ‘Since relocating to the US from Ghana, I have had one foot firmly placed among Black immigrants—Ghanaian immigrants, specifically—and another among Black Americans. It was natural that I would explore the tensions between the two in a novel.’
The Indelible Life of Ama Ata Aidoo A Personal Reflection
Growing up in Ghana in the 1980s, there were certain writers you didn’t escape. Ama Ata Aidoo, who passed away in May 2023, was one such writer, Nii Ayikwei Parkes writes. Hers is a timeless legacy of a writer who triumphed over the double battle of high-level literary creation and persistent erasure, and became one of the world’s leading thinkers and writers.
Theodosia Okoh’s Stolen Symbol The Archival Omission of a Ghanaian Historical Icon
For a long time, not many Ghanaians knew that Theodosia Okoh designed their country’s iconic flag. Like many African countries, the history of Ghana’s independence unfailingly details the contributions of men who are all tagged ‘founding fathers’. Women like Okoh and their contributions, however, are often left out of the archives and consciousness of their country people.
Ama Ata Aidoo’s Illimitable Voice Ama Ata Aidoo (1942-2023)
Ama Ata Aidoo, whose works include The Dilemma of a Ghost (1962), Our Sister Killjoy (1977), Someone Talking to Sometime (1986), and Changes: A Love Story (1991), has died aged 81. The Ghanaian novelist, poet, and playwright was a renowned feminist whose works celebrated the lives of Ghanaian and African women.
A Captivating Debut on Self-Discovery Book Review: Maame by Jessica George
Maame, a novel by Jessica George, is an intense yet uplifting journey towards self-discovery. The novel carefully explores what it means to find one’s true self and how to deal with grief.
‘A First Draft Is a First Draft’ Kuukuwa Manful’s First Draft
Ghanaian architect, Kuukuwa Manful, hopes her work re-evaluate the discourse and study of African architecture.
Lesley Lokko Prepares for Venice What Africa as a Future Laboratory for Architecture Means
In curating the Biennale Architettura 2023 in Venice in May, Lesley Lokko is set to make history as the exhibition’s first Black architect. Lokko’s career as an architect has been eclectic but always revolving around the subject of Africa’s past, present and future.