At the same time, however, she recognizes that the material, economic and political conditions of post-colonial Ghana drive many of those for whom the option is available to leave in search of greater political freedom and economic opportunity. In terms of this debate, Ama Ata Aidoo has in Our Sister Killjoy, certainly sided with those who see the process of 'brain drain' as an obstacle to national development and has critiqued the hypocrisy of those Ghanaian intellectuals who have emigrated and justified their decision in nationalist terms, insisting that it is based on a desire to contribute more effectively to the development and prestige of their native countries. Political consciousness, feminist energies, and the shadow cast over Africa’s future lie at the core of the chapter’s theme.Aidoo: The "been-to" in Our Sister KilljoyĪidoo: The "been-to" in Our Sister Killjoy Megan Behrent, Brown University '97 A salient theme addressed in the chapter is the subversion of patriarchy by the female character through her dialogic engagement with male figures. Post-colonial perspectives are sharply etched in the chapter through examination of hegemonic discourses that frame the colonial encounter in the past. Through her insight and sharp critique, the central character responds to a broad range of problems in Europe, such as racial difference, the behavior of her fellow Ghanaians, and their refusal to return to Ghana. This chapter engages the protagonist’s perspectives on the colonial project, neo-colonial realities, and the African experience of hybridity through a gendered lens. This novel contributes to Emecheta’s works that chronicle diaspora journeys for African female migrants.
Our Sister Killjoy is a post-colonial and feminist classic that illuminates the challenges of Ghanaian immigrants primarily in Germany but also in London.
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