Aida Edemariam is a British journalist and author. She is best known for her work as a feature writer for The Guardian, where she has written extensively on African and Middle Eastern politics, culture, and history. She is also the author of The Wife's Tale: A Personal History, a memoir about her grandmother's life in Ethiopia. Edemariam has also written for The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Observer, and The Economist. She is a frequent contributor to BBC Radio 4 and has appeared on BBC World News. Edemariam is a passionate advocate for the rights of women and girls in Africa and the Middle East, and her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the International Women's Media Foundation Courage in Journalism Award. She is a passionate storyteller, and her writing is both informative and inspiring.