Ghanaians celebrate Michaela Coel’s historic Emmy win

Michaela Coel's consent drama I May Destroy You got rave reviews

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A British actress of Ghanaian heritage has become the first black woman to win an Emmy for best writing in a limited series.

Her hit series 'I May Destroy You' follows main character Arabella, as she deals with the trauma of a sexual assault.

Michaela Coel starred in, wrote and co-directed the drama.

Ghanaian Twitter users have reacted to her win, with one writing, “Michaela Coel is ever so honest with her work. Way overdue, so well deserved.”

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Another said the country is proud of her: “Wow… this is a win for Ghana too… Congratulations @MichaelaCoel … Ghana is proud of you."

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Her win was also celebrated in the diaspora, with one person in California tweeting,“Ghana STAND UP! Michaela Coel, That’s how you do it! Well deserved, so so proud #Emmys".

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In her acceptance speech, Michaela Coel encouraged other creators to “write the tale that scares you, that makes you feel uncertain, that isn’t comfortable. I dare you”.

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