Ayesha Harruna Attah

Ayesha Harruna Attah is the author of five novels, including The Hundred Wells of Salaga, a William Saroyan International Prize for Writing finalist. As the Rolex Perpetual Arts Initiative 2023–24 literature protégée, she was mentored by Bernardine Evaristo. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, Elle Italia and other media. Born and raised in Ghana, she lives in Senegal.