Meet Nana Nyarko Boateng, a poet and writer who performed at ‘Women of the World: Talking about a Revolution’
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Meet Famia Nkansa, a writer and poet who participated in ‘Women of the world: Talking about a Revolution’
The women-children of African people choke on popcorn and live lives with subtitles. Never sure what is asked of them—whether it is from their mothers, or the ethnographers asking about their mothers. They marry up; they marry men; they learn to be the treasurers of society’s decrees. And early on, they […]
Meet Boakyewaa Glover who will be performing at ‘Women of the World: Talking about a Revolution’
Meet Poetra Asantewaa who will be performing at ‘Women of the World: Talking about a Revolution’
Liberate She Currency, food and spiraling promises Shiny cars, heavy jewelry and bottle-shaped figures delivered with a kiss In your face they worship you for keeping your sons close Turn around; you’re the 21st century emperor with his new clothes You get a lot of love, cos you’re nature’s most endowed […]
‘Women of the World: Talking about a Revolution’ Readings, Poetry and Music in Celebration of International Women’s Day
Meet Kuukua Dzigbordi Yomekpe : Marcella Althaus-Reid Award winner who will be reading at ‘Women of the World: Talking about a Revolution’
Kuukua is one of the many talented writers who will be participating in AWDF and Alliance Francaise (Accra)’s book slam for International Women’s Day, 8th March. She will also be sharing her thoughts on writing, and providing insights into some of her experiences that has inspired her particular writing style. She characterizes herself as a […]