Episode 2
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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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 成人快手 Radio 4 in January 2019.
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The Amazing Maya Angelou
Joyous and haunting, mysterious and memorable - her life story is incredible.
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