Ryhaan Shah
Ryhaan Shah

Ryhaan Shah is considered to be among the best contemporary writers in Guyana and the Caribbean, best known for her 2005 novel A Silent Life. Shah is also an active public figure as the President of the Guyanese Indian Heritage Association. She came under criticism for race baiting in Guyana’s 2015 election.

Source of Influence: Arts & Culture

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