In her own words: Arikana Chihombori-Quao (The Guardian 2019 Person of the Year)
By Guardian Exclusive
07 January 2020 |
4:12 pm
For damning all consequences to preach, with clarity and courage, that Africa must be free and free indeed, Arikana Chihombori-Quao has done more than most in 2019 to serve and save her beloved continent. Arikana Chihombori-Quao (The Guardian 2019 Person of the Year) in her own words.
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The Guardian 2019 Person of the Year.
7 Jan 2020
For damning all consequences to preach, with clarity and courage, that Africa must be free and free indeed, Arikana Chihombori-Quao has done more than most in 2019 to serve and save her beloved continent. Arikana Chihombori-Quao (The Guardian 2019 Person of the Year) in her own words.
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