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Francis Chapman Grant (1825-1908), a prominent figure in the Fante Confederation of 1868-1873, and a member of the Gold Coast Legislative Council, was one of...
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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...
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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...
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Madam Yoko (circa 1849 – August 1906) was a fascinating and impressive woman who eventually became ruler of the Kpaa-Mende state. Famed for her beautiful...
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Alhaji Ahmadu Wurie (August 27, 1898-June 13, 1977) was one of Sierra Leone’s foremost educators in the 20th century. An active politician, he was appointed...
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William Hughes (18?-1898) was the first African to be appointed as assistant district commissioner when the interior of Sierra Leone was declared a British Protectorate...
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Togbi (Amega) Wenya, who lived during the 17th century, led the great Ewe migration from Notsie (Nouatja) in what is now Togo into what is...
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Hendrick Vroom (May 20, 1850-January 1902) was one of the outstanding civil servants and diplomats serving the Gold Coast government in its earlier years. After...
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William Bedford Van Lare (September 7, 1904-September 3, 1969) was a prominent member of the Ghana (formerly Gold Coast) judiciary in the years immediately before...
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John van der Puije (March 18, 1848-September 12, 1925) was an Accra merchant, divisional chief, member of the Gold Coast Legislative Council from 1894-1904. He...
