“Ama Asantewa Diaka’s debut story collection is delightfully assertive, subversive and vibrant. Hers is an original voice.” — Imbolo Mbue, author of the New York Times bestseller and PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction winner Behold the Dreamers
“Someone Birthed Them Broken is a work of stunning beauty, and Ama's mastery of language shines through in this cleverly interlinked collection of stories. This is a must-read for anyone who loves bold unexpected stories that are rich in specificity, and yet universal in nature.”
— Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, author of The Sex Lives of African Women
"A refreshing, raw and passionate kaleidoscope of stories set in contemporary Ghana where young people rip off their skin and expose their most secret, anguished desires. Each story dissects an anatomy of a relationship, be it romantic or otherwise. The writing is fearless, full of barbed wit and pathos, the accompanying art a treat worth savoring. Hypnotic.” — Bisi Adjapon, author of The Teller of Secrets
“The thirteen entwined stories in Someone Birthed Them Broken, are a confirmation of the impressive range of Ama Asantewa Diaka’s artistry. Diaka allows us to feel the pulse of today’s Ghana as she deftly captures both its vitality and dysfunction. This collection stands out for its rhythmic prose, spirited characters, and unflinching portrayal of human nature.” — Chimeka Garricks, author of A Broken People’s Playlist