The state funeral of renowned Ghanaian writer Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo is today, Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the State House in Accra.
Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo diedon Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The acclaimed writer was born on March 23, 1942, in Abeadzi Kyiakor, a Fante village near Saltpond, in Mfantseman Municipal District, in the Central Region of Ghana. She achieved international recognition for her novel "Our Sister Killjoy" and play "Anowa."
Prof. Aidoo's literary prowess extended beyond fiction, encompassing poetry, drama, and essays.
Her works tackle diverse themes, including gender roles, African identity, and post-colonialism, resonating with readers across generations.
Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo's contributions to the literary landscape have been widely celebrated, earning her numerous accolades throughout her career. She received the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book in Africa for her novel "Changes" in 1992.
Additionally, she was honored with the prestigious Ghanatta Award for Literature in 2018, recognizing her enduring impact on Ghanaian and African literature. Beyond her writing, Prof. Aidoo was an educator and advocate for women's empowerment. She served as a lecturer at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana and actively promoted education and the arts in her country.
Background
Christina Ama Ata Aidoo was born on March 31, 1942, in Abeadzi Kyiakor, near Saltpond, in the Central Region of Ghana. She had a twin brother called Kwame Ata.
Aidoo was raised in a Fante royal household, the daughter of Nana Yaw Fama, chief of Abeadzi Kyiakor, and Maame Abasema. Aidoowas admitted to Wesley Girls' High School, where she first decided to be a writer.
Education
In 1957, Aidoo attended Wesley Girls' Senior High School in Cape Coast. After high school, she enrolled in 1961 at the University of Ghana, Legon, where she obtained the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English.
She wrote her first play, The Dilemma of a Ghost, in 1964. The play was published by Longman the following year, making Aidoo the first published female African dramatist.
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