Audio By Carbonatix
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.”
Another said the country is proud of her: “Wow… this is a win for Ghana too… Congratulations @MichaelaCoel … Ghana is proud of you."
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".
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”.
Latest Stories
-
“We dare not fail” – Gov’t promises to honour teachers’ promotion pay deal
3 minutes -
The GH¢19.8 billion mirage: Inside Ghana’s state enterprise turnaround
11 minutes -
Luv FM High School Debate: KNUST SHS and Osei Adutwum SHS set up thrilling final after dramatic semi-finals
18 minutes -
KNUST AI Coordinator urges structured adoption of AI in teacher education
31 minutes -
Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
48 minutes -
Teachers who pass promotional exam to get January 2026 start date after gov’t resolves promotion dispute – Dr Apaak assures
51 minutes -
NSMQ 2026: St. John’s School rally from slow start to book semi-final spot
51 minutes -
Promotion pay row: Gov’t gives teachers September to complete salary adjustments
1 hour -
Financial irregularities plummet by 62.9% as state tightens fiscal controls
1 hour -
DVLA to expand mobile services to underserved communities in Ghana’s Eastern Corridor of the Northern Region
1 hour -
GUTA urges GPHA to act swiftly to end Tema Port congestion to avert rising business costs
1 hour -
Port congestion could undermine 24-hour economy policy – GUTA
1 hour -
NSA opens three-day window to resolve national service biodata mismatches
1 hour -
Abu Jinapor highlights increased gold exports after Domestic Gold Purchase Programme
2 hours -
NPP UK branch calls for independent audit into gold purchasing operations and parliamentary probe
2 hours