Ama Ata Aidoo’s humorous speech at launch of Centre for Creative Writing

[@destinyschild.9103]

I am a Nigerian watching from Spain. Mama is phenomenal woman and a role model. Ghana is blessed. God bless Africa.

[@audreyquaye4095]

A great honor for one of the foremost African writers and original thinkers. A woman who ranks up there with Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Ayikwei Armah and others. She is a true African in every sense and a trailblazer in promoting African culture, human rights and the dignity of African people. She is truly deserving of the honor. 🙏🏽

[@AblnyTechJohn.]

In memory of grandma Ama Ata Aidoo, a literary soul, Whose words ignited minds and made spirits whole, We gather here to celebrate a life well lived, An extraordinary woman who constantly strived. Through ink and paper, her stories unfurled, A voice so powerful, it shook the world, With pen in hand, she wove tales profound, Her narratives echoing truths all around. From "Changes" to "Our Sister Killjoy", She laid bare the struggles that could destroy, But also the resilience that could ignite, A fire within hearts, burning bright. She championed African voices, fierce and strong, A poet, playwright, and novelist, she belonged, To a lineage of storytellers who dared to speak, To challenge conventions and push the weak. Her words were a balm for those who wept, A salve for wounds too deep to forget, She illuminated the shadows, gave them light, And in her presence, darkness took its flight. With every sentence, she painted vivid scenes, Her prose danced on pages, vibrant and keen, Her characters breathed, they laughed and cried, As we journeyed with them, side by side. grandma Ama Ata Aidoo, your legacy will endure, Through generations, your words will ensure, That the world remembers your vibrant art, And the indomitable spirit that set you apart. Though you have left this earthly plane, Your essence remains, it will never wane, Your stories will live on, forever told, In the hearts of those whose lives you've consoled. Rest now, dear grandma Ama, in eternal peace, Your words will continue to inspire and release, We bid you farewell, with gratitude and love, A literary giant, now watching from above.

[@koffijosefernandezkonan3387]

😍😍🇨🇮 I love my ancestors, I'm an Akan of Ivory coast. I understand a bit of Ashanti. Love Ghana 🇬🇭 from Ivory coast 🙏

[@presilove]

I love her so much . Library of Wisdom

[@smm7718]

Africa needs more of you🙏#wisdom #pride and a lover of her own soil..

[@pamrowe3935]

Thank you for what you did for us - RIP

[@ONYVA777]

I love her , every books she wrote reveal a kind of 😥😥😥😥 pffff go and read, i have not words to describe it. I love this mama. Im from ivory coast 🇨🇮

[@barbaraojo7379]

Very intelligent woman full of wisdom and love for a her Country keep up the good work

[@bragglezzprint3001]

I just love this woman. God bless you Mama

[@margaretmerari9547]

I love and admire her so much. she is full of love for Africa. Thank you so much ma. you are indeed a woman of substance.

[@akuaadu-gyamfi5829]

✊🏿🙌🏿👑 our empowered and enlightened Queen ❤️🇬🇭😎

[@ONYVA777]

Africa needs this kind of persons to be conscious and evolve. Big up to mamma Ata Adoo

[@theafricanphilosopherqueen3032]

I long to meet this wonderful lady,I was shocked to see that her views on African feminism,resonate with mine.. watching from Kenya.

[@kofirey6752]

❤❤❤❤ REST.IN.POWER ❤❤❤❤

[@selinaboamah2975]

Soo brilliant, intelligent and inspiring

[@renewedpearl]

I really love her a lot... I hope mama is alive wonna meet her oneday ✊🏻❤️

[@rashidaannangdumenyo2269]

From wat I heard yes she is still alive please But sadly enough i heard about her a week ago only some born 1942 and not most knows her

[@princessnyeni5548]

google her name pls.

[@saritavidesh3585]

Agreed, she's one bright daughter of Africa, much love from Kenya

[@teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419]

Philosophical indeed genius woman I have listened to since in my continent

[@kasienenerekha2985]

One of my heroine. I come to love Ghanaians. They are great people. Watching from DRC.

[@emehprecious1144]

Beautiful soul , I love you Mama Africa

[@freddydal2226]

What a great lady❤

[@kwekuabban6290]

I love this great woman alot

[@stephenowususerbeh]

Me too

[@anthonygray2671]

Lovin this lady... Keep talking...👏🏾

[@patndonjichivelachivela5584]

Respect 🙏 to you Maman 👏 I am so proud of you

[@Osatol67CR7SUI]

Legendary mama Africa 👏👋

[@zionabubakari-keita3443]

She is WONDERFUL! LOVING YOU TOTALLY, STEPHANIE ZION ABUBAKARI Al 💚

[@elsiethomas2210]

Cherish herplease mother Africa

[@francisumaru4132]

I love this momma

[@kelvingood2269]

Really inspiring

[@bismarkadu8799]

Manifest's Granddad was and is still going to be a legend #empresssayso

[@matthewdavid5062]

Eku abo and aku abo! Sounds similar for real