Ata Aidoo
Ata Aidoo
memories writing pieces
Toyin Falola has given us what is truly rare in modern African writing: a seriously funny, racy, irreverent package of memories, and full of the most wonderful pieces of poetry and ordinary information. It is a matter of some interest, that the only other volume A Mouth Sweeter Than Salt reminds one of is Ake, by Wole Soyinka. What is it about these Yorubas?
fighting artist purpose
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.
time moving mean
Time by itself means nothing, no matter how fast it moves, unless we give it something to carry for us; something we value. Because it is such a precious vehicle, is time.
bored people worms
People are worms, and even the God who created them is immensely bored with their antics.
powerful people progress
There are powerful forces undermining progress in Africa. But one must never underestimate the power of the people to bring about change.
memories making-memories humans
Humans, not places, make memories.
Because I am an African, I am a Ghanaian.
bit frightened sad
It's a sad moment, really, when parents first become a bit frightened of their children.
africa african agenda dreams fulfilled fulfilling governing hopes included life people visions
Africa is not fulfilling people's hopes and aspirations. African leaders have not had an agenda that included governing Africa so that people would find their careers, their life, dreams and visions fulfilled here.