About Alice Ekka
Lived 1917 – 1978 (aged 60). Alice Ekka was an Indian writer.
Alice Ekka (8 September 1917 – 5 July 1978) was an Indian Adivasi writer known to be the first female storyteller from a tribal background.
Early life and career Ekka was born in Ranchi on 8 September 1917, and was from the Munda community.
She is described as "India's first female tribal storyteller", and the centenary of her birth was celebrated with a two-day conference, the "All India Tribal Women Writer's Meet", held in her home town of Ranchi.
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Who was Alice Ekka?
Indian writer (1917-1978)
When was Alice Ekka born?
Alice Ekka was born on 8 September 1917.
When did Alice Ekka die?
Alice Ekka died on 5 July 1978.
What was Alice Ekka's occupation?
Alice Ekka was a writer.
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Alice Ekka was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alice Ekka. https://biography.guide/alice-ekka/
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