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An Oriki Tribute to Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel

Michaela of House Coel.
First of her name.
Ghana Goddess.
Storytelling Savant.
Cheekbones Connoiseur.
Detachment Destroyer.
Survivor Warrior.
Soft Black Girl.
Writing Wizard.
Magical Misfit.

🪄💫💫💫

Tonight, she made history as the first Black woman to ever win an Emmy for writing in a limited series.

She advised us “Write the tales that scare you… Do not be afraid to disappear. From it. From us.” I hear all of that.

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