There was ‘No Sweetness Here’ in the early hours of Wednesday, May 31 as Ghanaians woke up to the sad news of the death of former Education Minister and renowned author Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo.
The death of the academic, poet and playwright was announced by the family in a press statement on Wednesday.
She died aged 81.
According to the family, Prof Ama Ata Aidoo born March 23, 1942, died peacefully at home after a short illness.
The family head, Kwamena Essandoh Aidoo said, “Funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.”
The family requests of the general public privacy in its difficult moments of grief.
Lovers of the academic are slumped in deep dejection following the news and expressed their condolence to the family.
Read some of the tributes:
Ama Atta Aidoo passed away this morning? ? May her soul Rest In Peace. She was an inspiration, made young people fall in love with books and her legacy will forever live on❤️
— Jaynhi Allen? (@jaynhiJ) May 31, 2023
An icon of storytelling in this country. Changes(the novel) meant more to me than many other books written by Ghanaian authors.
Rest in peace, my legend. Ama Ata Aidoo. pic.twitter.com/v4p8NZINwT— Yaw (@theyawofosu) May 31, 2023
✍️In this article I wrote back in August 2020, I asked what an African literary giant like Ama Ata Aidoo has in common with Nigerian afrobeat artiste, @BurnaBoy.
The answer was Twice As Tall.
Rest in Peace, Legend! ?️https://t.co/mcQO3bxA2U
— Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) May 31, 2023
You spoke truth to power, for the marginalised, the oppressed, the unrepresented, and for the voiceless, Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo. Rest easy on God’s lap? pic.twitter.com/lsk1ITnqrq
— Lexis (@niilexis) May 31, 2023
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policies of Homebase Television Ltd.
- President Commissions 36.5 Million Dollars Hospital In The Tain District
- You Will Not Go Free For Killing An Hard Working MP – Akufo-Addo To MP’s Killer
- I Will Lead You To Victory – Ato Forson Assures NDC Supporters
Visit Our Social Media for More
About Author
