Ghanaian Writer Yaa Gyasi Bags $1 Million For Debut Novel

Ghanaian-American novelist Yaa Gyasi is poised to make a huge splash in the literary world with her debut historical fiction novel Homegoing which has already earned her a $1-million advance from the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. The novel was inspired by a trip to Ghana in 2009, her first since leaving the country as an … Read more

Amma Asante, Jojo Abot, Philomena Kwao, Others Make Top 100 African Women List

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Pan-African brand Okay Africa has unveiled a list of 100 African women who have influenced the world. The women were selected from industries including arts, business, politics, and sports. The list includes Amma Asante, Philomena Kwao, Yaa Gyasi, Benny Bonsu, Karen Attiah Bozoma Saint-John and Jojo Abot. Benny Bonsu has several … Read more

Amma Asante, Jojo Abot, Philomena Kwao, Others Make Top 100 African Women List

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Pan-African brand OkayAfrica has unveiled a list of 100 African women who have influenced the world. The women were selected from industries including arts, business, politics, and sports. The list includes Amma Asante, Philomena Kwao, Yaa Gyasi, Benny Bonsu, Karen Attiah Bozoma Saint-John and Jojo Abot. Benny Bonsu has several talents: … Read more