She holds a PhD in education on postcolonial subjects, has done extensive academic work in Italy and around the world, and has a special interest in immigration and mobility. Her first memoir won Italy’s prestigious Mondello Prize, and her novel The Color Line won the Premio Napoli. Scego received the International Award Viareggio-Répaci in 2021. Most recently, she was longlisted for Premio Strega for her second memoir Cassandra a Mogadiscio. Her previous novels include Beyond Babylon and Adua. She also coedited the anthology series Africana (Feltrinelli) with Chiara Piaggio.