Taiye Selasi

Taiye Selasi

Keynote Speaker: Author, "Ghana Must Go"

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Taiye Selasi Biography

Taiye Selasi was born in London and raised in Massachusetts. She holds a B.A. in American Studies from Yale and an M.Phil. in International Relations from Oxford. "The Sex Lives of African Girls" (Granta, 2011), Selasi’s fiction debut, appeared in Best American Short Stories 2012. In 2013 Granta named her to its once-every-decade list of Best of Young British Novelists. Selasi's first novel "Ghana Must Go" (Penguin, 2013), a New York Times bestseller, has been sold in 16 countries. She lives in Rome.

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Taiye Selasi Videos

Taiye Selasi: Don't ask where I'm from, ask where I'm a local
Taiye Selasi answers questions at the Booksmith in San Francisco
Taiye Selasi speaks at the Center for Fiction in New York City

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Speaking fees for Taiye Selasi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Taiye Selasi are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Taiye Selasi, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Taiye Selasi speak about?

Taiye Selasi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Women in Business, Female Leadership and Fiction Authors.

Where does Taiye Selasi travel from?

Taiye Selasi generally travels from Berlin, Germany and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Taiye Selasi?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Taiye Selasi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Taiye Selasi for your next private or corporate function.

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Taiye Selasi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Black Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Taiye Selasi for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Taiye Selasi generally travels from Berlin, Germany and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bola Sokunbi, Tiffany Aliche and Natalie Nixon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Taiye Selasi for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/04/2025.

Taiye Selasi Videos

Taiye Selasi: Don't ask where I'm from, ask where I'm a local
Taiye Selasi answers questions at the Booksmith in San Francisco
Taiye Selasi speaks at the Center for Fiction in New York City
Taiye Selasi "Ghana Must Go" - YouTube
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  • How do I book Taiye Selasi to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Taiye Selasi for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Taiye Selasi, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Taiye Selasi or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Taiye Selasi for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Taiye Selasi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Taiye Selasi are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Taiye Selasi, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Taiye Selasi speak about?

    Taiye Selasi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Women in Business, Female Leadership and Fiction Authors.
  • Where does Taiye Selasi travel from?

    Taiye Selasi generally travels from Berlin, Germany and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Taiye Selasi?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Taiye Selasi for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Taiye Selasi for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Taiye Selasi or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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