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bookish ABENA
AN AFRICAN BIBLIOPHILE
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Abena Maryann
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Read Ghanaian Challenge 2023
This year, the challenge has been divided into two parts; 12 reading prompts and a 7-day celebration on Social media.
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Abena Maryann
Jan 24, 20233 min read
A Quick Ting on Afrobeats by Christian Adofo
The book chronicles the social and cultural development of Afrobeats, tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the
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Abena Maryann
Jan 6, 20233 min read
Maame by Jessica George
. Maddie knows what kind of woman she wants to be, but she will have to overcome her fear, grief, and guilt to be that woman.
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Abena Maryann
Oct 12, 20222 min read
The Kaya Girl by Mamle Wolo
Faiza, a migrant girl from northern Ghana working as a Kayayo and Abena, a doctor’s daughter on vacation, meets in Accra's largest market.
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Abena Maryann
Sep 2, 20222 min read
One for Sorrow, Two for Joy by Marie-Claire Amuah
Though her past still haunts her, Stella takes on life and finds friendships to heal the wounds.
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Abena Maryann
Jun 17, 20222 min read
Tsoo Boi: The Voices That Protest edited by Ama Asantewa Diaka
Tsoo Boi published by Tampered Press is an anthology highlighting conversations taking place in the real world, social media, and traditiona
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Abena Maryann
May 31, 20221 min read
Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu
Nadia Owusu’s mother abandoned her when she was 2 years old, she grew up in different places –, Rome, London, Dar-es-Salaam and Kampala.
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Abena Maryann
Apr 19, 20222 min read
Emerging Ghanaian Writers and Why You Should Read Them
Here is my message to emerging authors: You deserve your flowers after writing and publishing on these unfertile grounds.
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Abena Maryann
Aug 16, 20213 min read
All Ghana A Stage: The Experiences of Young Ghanaians
All Ghana A Stage is a collection of short stories, essays, and poems. The anthology puts a spotlight on the life (struggles & joys) culture
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