Yaa Gyasi is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Homegoing.
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Best Known For:The book Homegoing
Breakthrough:Critical acclaim for debut novel Homegoing, receiving a seven-figure advance in 2016
10 Quick Facts About Yaa Gyasi
- Full Name: Yaa Gyasi
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Homegoing
- Current Role: Author
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1989
- Age: 37 years old
- Place of Birth: Mampong, Ghana (Born); Kenya (Raised)
- Gender: Female
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Yaa Gyasi Age
Yaa Gyasi is 37 years old. She was born on January 1, 1989, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Stanford University and Iowa Writers' Workshop.
- Stanford University
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
- Field of Study: English
- Iowa Writers' Workshop
- Qualification: Master's Degree
- Field of Study: Creative Writing
Rise to Fame
Yaa Gyasi rose to prominence for her role for the book Homegoing.
Notable Works
Notable works include Homegoing and Transcendent Kingdom.
- Book: Homegoing (Author, 2016)
- Book: Transcendent Kingdom (Author, 2020)
Awards & Achievements
- PEN/Hemingway Award — PEN America — Best Debut Novel
Yaa Gyasi Family & Relationships
- Father: Kwaku Gyasi
- Mother: Sophia Gyasi
Personal Information
- Full Name: Yaa Gyasi
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 1, 1989
- Age: 37
- Birthday: January 1
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Mampong, Ghana (Born); Kenya (Raised)
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Kwaku Gyasi
- Mother: Sophia Gyasi
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
