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“I wrote fiction during my entire childhood, from age 4 to 18, and started writing plays when I went to Yale and Oxford.”

Quote by Taiye Selasi

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Taiye Selasi is a Ghanaian-British writer known for her unique cultural background and insightful observations. Her works explore issues of identity, race, and gender in the context of globalization. Her notable works include 'Ghana Must Go' and 'The Beauty of Living Twice'. more

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