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Ama Ata Aidoo

Is Ama Ata Aidoo A-List?

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NoAma Ata Aidoo is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

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Ranking Timeline

1964F$0.001M

Publishes First Play

Publishes 'The Dilemma of a Ghost,' gaining recognition in literary circles.

1970D$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M

Works at Stanford University

Taught in several US universities, raising international visibility.

1982C$0.02M+$0.01M

Education Secretary

Appointed Secretary for Education in Ghana, serving briefly.

1991B$0.1M+$0.08M

Wins Commonwealth Writers' Prize

Awarded for 'Changes,' gaining further international acclaim.

2000B$0.5M+$0.4M

Continues Writing and Teaching

Remains active in writing and teaching, influencing a new generation.

2014B$0.8M+$0.30000000000000004M

All Africa Music Awards

Honored at the All Africa Music Awards for her contributions to African literature.

2023C$1M+$0.19999999999999996M

Death

Passes away leaving a legacy as a pioneering African writer and intellectual.

2026C$1M

Lasting Literary Influence

Her works continue to be studied and celebrated for their exploration of gender, colonialism, and African identity.

Last updated: February 25, 2026