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“The summer I finished my first novel Ghana Must Go, I drove across west Africa: from Accra to Lomé to Cotonou to the deliciously named Ouagadougou.”

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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