Mariama Ba
Novelist

Mariama Ba Net Worth

Mariama Ba was a Senegalese feminist author born on April 17, 1929 in Dakar, Senegal. Her works focused on the plight of African women, and her most notable works include So Long a Letter and Scarlet Song. She was an influential voice in the African feminist movement, and her works remain relevant today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 17, 1929
Birth Place Dakar, Senegal
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 17, 1981 (age 52)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Senegalese feminist author whose novels focus on the plight of African women. Her notable works include So Long a Letter and Scarlet Song.

Before Fame

Before publishing her debut novel in 1981, she trained as a Teacher.

Trivia

So Long a Letter, her first work of fiction, was awarded the 1980 Noma Prize.

Family Life

She married a member of Senegal's Parliament. After having nine children, she and her husband divorced.

Associated With

She and Helene Cixous were fellow feminists.

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