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“She sleeps like a cocoyam. A thing without senses. She sleeps like his mother, unplugged from the world.”

Quote by Taiye Selasi

Book:Ghana Must Go

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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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