About the Author

About the Author

Nèma Diakité was born in Ferkessédougou in Ivory Coast. Her father is a pastor and her mother died when she was very young. In 2018, she held a PhD in literature and African civilization of English-speaking countries. Her focus areas are African literature, women’s leadership, and improving women’s lives in rural communities. Nèma conducts women’s workshops and writes articles about gender issues, social barriers, and women’s empowerment. She runs a nonprofit organization African Women Leaders, which provides knowledge to women to overcome illiteracy and gender inequality. She attended the university of Kansas and Penn State College in Pennsylvania where she developed her professional and leadership skills.