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Maya is attempting to assimilate into Ghanaian life and has a job at the university in Accra. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

After a run in with European professors at the university where Maya works, she’s humbled by an older local servant who offers wise advice.

Maya also befriends a local hairdresser, who believes she's been cursed.

The fifth volume of Maya Angelou’s extraordinary memoirs.

Dramatised by Patricia Cumper.

Narrator, Maya ...... Adjoa Andoh
Maya ...... Pippa Bennett-Warner
Steward ...... Ben Onwukwe
Comfort ...... Gbemisola Ikumelo
Mamali/TD ...... Cyril Nri

Director: Pauline Harris

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2019.

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14 minutes

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Wed 19 Jul 2023 02:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 Jan 2019 10:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 8 Jan 2019 19:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Tue 18 Jul 2023 07:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Jul 2023 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Jul 2023 17:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 19 Jul 2023 02:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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