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18 March 2020
Introducing OkayAfrica's 100 Women 2020 List
Celebrating African Women Laying the Groundwork for the Future
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Arts + Culture
25 November 2019
In Conversation: Nana Oforiatta Ayim On How Her Debut Novel ‘The God Child’ Challenges the Typical Immigrant Narrative
The Ghanaian writer, art historian and filmmaker talks to OkayAfrica about the magical storytelling in her new book, exploring the complexity of intergenerational African identity, the writing process and more.
West Africa
31 August 2017
#Goals: Nana Oforiatta-Ayim Is the Ghanaian Creative Preserving Africa’s Artistic Past
For our last installment of #Goals, we speak to Ghanaian arts historian, writer and filmmaker Nana Oforiatta-Ayim about her efforts to preserve Africa's artistic past, and assure its future.
News
13 March 2017
This Ghanaian Art Historian is Creating a 54-Volume Encyclopedia on African Culture
Nana Oforiatta-Ayim's "Cultural Encyclopedia Project" will chronicle historical and contemporary art, music and literature from each African country.
News
08 March 2016
12 Times African Women Have Already Made History In 2016
On International Women’s Day, we look back at 12 times African women have already made history in 2016.
Arts + Culture
26 February 2016
Inside Accra's Fresh New Art Gallery, Opening This Ghanaian Independence Day
This Ghanaian Independence Day, Accra is getting a new addition to its art scene. We talk with Gallery 1957's Creative Director, Nana Oforiatta Ayim.
Arts + Culture
26 August 2015
The Artists Of Accra's Chale Wote Street Festival Interpret "African Electronics"
7 artists from Accra's Chale Wote street art festival interpret what this year's theme of 'African Electronics' means to them.
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