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"For us Africans, literature must serve a purpose: to expose, embarrass, and fight corruption and authoritarianism. It is understandable why the African artist is utilitarian."

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About Ama Ata Aidoo

Ama Ata Aidoo was a Ghanaian author, poet, playwright, and academic. Her writing explored African social life, postcolonial identity, and womens experiences.

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