Meena Ayittey is a multi award winning British Ghanaian writer and director. She works across commercials, film and TV and is based in London.
Whenever I ask my mother to describe me as a child she always reaches for the same answer…
’You were… different!’
After spending my childhood consuming art, films and MTV (back when it was good), I developed a passion for film. However, like many Ghanaian parents, mine tried to coerce me into studying medicine…but failed spectacularly.
I graduated with a fine art degree from Central Saint Martins and have been working in the film, television and advertising industries ever since.
As a director, I love stories that take you to unexpected places. Stories that ask you to consider a different perspective. I love exploring the darker side of human nature and the reasons why we behave in the ways that we do. I love giving a voice to those who are often unheard.
My mother now fully approves of my career choice, Whenever I ask her why she became so supportive of my creative endeavours she always gives me this answer :
‘There was no stopping you ’
Damn straight mum.
I also like rock music. And cats.
