Francis Chapman Grant (1825-1908), a prominent figure in the Fante Confederation of 1868-73, and a member of the Gold Coast Legislative Council, was one of...

Ghartey IV (c. 1820-July 30, 1897), was King (Odefa) of Winneba, the port 35 miles (56 km) west of Accra, from 1872-97. He was also...

Na Gbewa (“Na” meaning paramount chief), or Bawa, the common historical ancestor of the founders of the Mamprusi, Mossi, and Dagomba states of what is...

Andreas Aku (1863-1931), a notable clergyman, theologian, and author, became the first indigenous head of the Ewe Presbyterian Church in 1922. He was one of...

Clement Anderson Akrofi (July 1, 1901-July 1, 1967) was an educator, theologian, and linguist. He became the foremost authority on the Twi language in his...