Werewere Liking (1950, Ngombas Bondé. Lives in Abidjan) is a writer, critic, painter, sculptor, theatre performer, and dancer. Founder of the Ki-Yi Mbock theatre company, she creates works that intertwine West African traditions with contemporary issues. A self-taught artist, she addresses themes such as modernity, race, gender oppression, and economic exploitation, with a strong focus on African identity and heritage. She is the author of the African feminist theory known as “misovirism.” She received the Prince Claus Award (2000) for her cultural contributions and the Noma Award (2005) for her book La mémoire amputée.