Hello, my name is Abena Maryan, a Ghanaian Bookstagrammer, Book Influencer, Book Blogger, Podcaster, creative writer, and the creator of the #ReadGhanaianChallenge, a community dedicated to celebrating Ghanaian and African literature. Since joining Bookstagram in 2019 and launching my podcast in 2022, I have used my platforms to inspire readers, promote authors, and create meaningful conversations around books and storytelling. Over the years, I carefully built a personal library of more than 400 books that became the heart of my work. On 29th June 2026, devastating floods swept through Accra, destroying my home and almost everything I owned, including the library I had spent years building. I have created this fundraiser to help me rebuild my life and restore my personal library so I can continue promoting reading, supporting authors, and serving the literary community across Ghana and beyond.
“Stories are critical. The minute we fall silent, someone will fill the silence for us.”— Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi - My favourite Author
