Justine Mintsa

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Justine Mintsa (Oyem, 8 September 1949) is a Gabonese writer and member of the Fang people. She is the third child of twelve siblings. She earned her doctorate in English Literature from the University of Rouen in 1977.[1] She was the first African woman to publish a novel with Éditions Gallimard, in Paris.[2]

She studied at the Omar Bongo University.[3]

Quotes[edit]

  • “Get a hold of yourself. It’s never too late to do better. Life can still be good to you if you choose the right path. Starting now. Do you understand?”[1]
  • “Awu has been provided with a healthy dowry- and for good reason. She was the only woman in the entire region who held a degree! She was certified to teach elementary school and she was also a master seamstress! How could you not give a proper dowry to such a rare specimen?”[2]

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