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Ganiyu Adeola Fawehinmi, (Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi) (1938-2009), was a Nigerian author, publisher, philanthropist, social critic, human and civil rights lawyer. He was born on the...
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Del Wanbara, (16th century), whose name means “Victory is her seat” was famous as the wife of two leaders of the 16th century Muslim conquest...
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James Topp Nelson Yankah (1889-1964), a pioneer trade-unionist, was an outstanding educational leader between the 1930s and the 1960s. Despite strong opposition from the 1930s...
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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 the first president...
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John Mensah Sarbah (June 3, 1864-November 27, 1910), patriot and statesman, was one of the most outstanding nationalists of the Gold Coast at the end...
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Rifa’ Ah Rafi Al-Tahtawi (1801-73), the first intellectual reformer of modern Egypt and father of modern Arabic literature, was born at Tahta, Upper Egypt in...
Benjamin William Quartequaye Quartey-Papafio (June 25, 1859-September 14, 1924) served the Gold Coast administration as a medical officer from 1888-1905. Barred from promotion on...
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Ndawa the Great (circa 1850 – July 1888) was one of the most formidable Mende warriors of the 19th century. He waged many campaigns, some...
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Charlotte Maxeke (1874-1939) was one of South African’s first prominent African Women leaders, perhaps best known as the first President of the Bantu Women’s League...
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Keodirelang Matthews (Kimberley, South Africa, 1901-Washington, D.C., November 5, 1968) was a scholar, politician, and diplomat. A miner’s son, he was educated at Lovedale High...
