Maaza Mengiste
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Summary
Maaza Mengiste was born on January 1, 1971[1], in Addis Ababa[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], university teacher[4], novelist[5], and academic[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,235 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8], Ethiopia[9]
- Field of work: literary activity[10], belletristic literature[11]
- Employer: Queens College[12]
- Educated at: New York University[13]
- Notable work: Beneath the Lion's Gaze[14], The Shadow King[15]
- Award received: Fulbright Scholarship[16], Guggenheim Fellowship[17], MacArthur Fellows Program[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Maaza Mengiste[20]
- Official website: https://maazamengiste.com[21]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[24]
- Has written for: TheGuardian.com[25]
- Writing language: English[26]
Why It Matters
Maaza Mengiste has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Maaza Mengiste born?
Maaza Mengiste was born in Addis Ababa[2].
What did Maaza Mengiste do for work?
Maaza Mengiste worked as a writer[3], university teacher[4], novelist[5], and academic[6].
Where did Maaza Mengiste go to school?
Maaza Mengiste was educated at New York University[13].
What awards did Maaza Mengiste receive?
Honors received include Fulbright Scholarship[16], Guggenheim Fellowship[17], and MacArthur Fellows Program[18].