Ama Ata Aidoo quotes

Ama Ata Aidoo was a renowned Ghanaian author, poet, and playwright whose work explored themes of gender, identity, and postcolonialism. Her insightful stories and plays powerfully depicted the challenges faced by African women in a changing society. She remains a celebrated voice in African literature and an inspiration to generations of writers. Here are 7 of her quotes:

For us Africans, literature must serve a purpose: to expose, embarrass, and fight corruption and authoritarianism. It is understandable why the African artist is utilitarian.

Ama Ata Aidoo

People are worms, and even the God who created them is immensely bored with their antics.

Ama Ata Aidoo

Politicians are easy to attack, but frankly, we are all guilty of not meeting the needs of Africa's young people properly.

Ama Ata Aidoo

At the age of 15, a teacher had asked me what I wanted to do for a career, and without knowing why or even how I replied that I wanted to be a poet.

Ama Ata Aidoo

It's a sad moment, really, when parents first become a bit frightened of their children.

Ama Ata Aidoo

They had always told me that I wrote like a man.

Ama Ata Aidoo