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“I read Macbeth as a secondary student in Nigeria and it was like an African play to me. It had all the right elements - witches, kings and assassinations.”

Quote by Sefi Atta

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Sefi Atta is a Nigerian-British author known for her unique literary style and profound insights into African culture. Her works often explore themes of gender, race, and identity, and have been well-received by readers worldwide. more

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“I was my class playwright and I wrote plays set in villages with kings and chiefs.My plays were about treason and betrayals. If they were influenced by Macbeth, they were also influenced by Nigerian plays I had seen and Village Headmaster, a television drama series I had watched as a child.”

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“As a student in England, I studied French and English literature. I read L'Etranger and the rhythm of the novel felt familiar to me - very African.”

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“I had stopped writing plays set in villages because they were not relevant to my experiences and I knew my English classmates wouldn't appreciate them.”

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“I can't say L'Etranger influenced me to write, but for the first time I considered the possibility of telling a story that resembled my own experiences in my own voice.”

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“I'm addicted to writing.”

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“Believe in yourself, and the rest will fall into place. Have faith in your own abilities, work hard, and there is nothing you cannot accomplish.”

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“I never wanted to be a writer; I just had stories I wanted to share so I learnt how to write and kept going. If I could sing or paint, I would.”

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“I have to say that writing about my writing process is more daunting than writing non-fiction.”

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“I couldn't decide on a title for my first novel and my editor came up with Everything Good Will Come. After that, I thought I should name my own books.A Bit of Difference seems just right.”

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“I'm always working on something new and while I'm working, I'm absorbed with my characters, their conflicts,my language and settings. I'm in another place and it is a shock to come out and consider my previous works.”

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Author:Sefi Atta