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.
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"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
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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
About Ama Ata Aidoo
Ama Ata Aidoo was a Author from Ghana (1942–2023).
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This quote is attributed to Ama Ata Aidoo, a Author from Ghana.
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Ama Ata Aidoo lived from 1942 – 2023.