TOGBI SRI Togbi Sri II (1862-1956) was the Awoamefia (paramount chief) of Anlo for nearly 50 years (1907-1956). He distinguished himself as an innovator and...
Sitobu, who flourished around 1450, was the first Ya Na (paramount chief) of the kingdom of Dagomba in what is now northeastern Ghana which he...
AARON BELISARIUS COSIMO SIBTHORPE Aaron Belisarius Cosimo Sibthorpe (circa 1840-June 20, 1916) was the first historian of Sierra Leone He was probably brought to Sierra...
Alfred James Shorunkeh-Sawyerr (circa 1861-May 18, 1929), bookseller, printer, journalist, and eventually practicing lawyer, was a forceful and outspoken participant in public affairs in the...
Shaka Zulu also known as Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, is considered one of the greatest rulers in the history of the Zulu Kingdom. He was born in...
JACOB WILSON SEY Jacob Wilson Sey (1832-May 22,1902) was a wealthy Gold Coast merchant who flourished in the latter part of the 19th century. He was...
NANA ANSA SASRAKU I Nana Ansa Sasraku I (16? – 1689) was the ruler of Akwamu, a Twi speaking state in what is now south-eastern...
Solimanga Samura (who flourished in about the 17th century) was a warrior traditionally famous for his enormous stature. He was believed by the Yalunka Samura...
THASCIUS CAECILLIUS CYPRIANUS AFER, African bishop and martyr, who was born in Carthage of rich pagan parents, was first a Professor of Rhetoric and then...
