Margaret Busby is a Ghanaian journalist best known for playing Editor for the book Daughters of Africa.
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Best Known For:The book Daughters of Africa
Breakthrough:Became Britain's youngest and first Black female publisher by co-founding Allison & Busby in 1967
10 Quick Facts About Margaret Busby
- Full Name: Margaret Busby
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Profession: Famous Person
- Known For: the book Daughters of Africa
- Current Role: Editor / Critic
- Age: 81 years old
- Date of Birth: October 11, 1944
- Place of Birth: Accra
- Specialization: Author / Writer and Academic / Educator
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M

Margaret Busby Age
Margaret Busby is about 82 years old as of 2026. Margaret Busby was born in 1944.
Education
She attended Bedford College, London, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English.
- Bedford College, London
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
Rise to Fame
Margaret Busby rose to prominence for her role for the book Daughters of Africa.
Notable Works
Notable works include Daughters of Africa and New Daughters of Africa.
Book
- Book: Daughters of Africa (Editor, 1992)
- Book: New Daughters of Africa (Editor, 2019)
Margaret Busby Family & Relationships
- Father: George Busby
- Mother: Sarah Busby
Lesser Known Facts
- She has served as the chair of the judges for the Booker Prize.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Margaret Busby
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 11, 1944
- Age: 81
- Birthday: October 11
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Accra
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: George Busby
- Mother: Sarah Busby
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment









