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Felicia Abban (born 1935), photographer; Ghana's first female professional photographer; Betty Acquah (born 1965), painter of feminist themes; Frances Ademola (born 1928), artist, gallery owner, and former broadcaster; she had also lived in Nigeria; Dorothy Amenuke (born 1968), sculptor, fiber artist, and educator; Anita-Pearl Ankor, painter ...
Most day names among the Mole-Dagombas are usually given to girls, and few are given to both sexes. Most Ghanaians have at least one name from this system, even if they also have an Arabic or western name. Notable figures with day names include Ghana's first president Kwame Nkrumah and former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Ama is an Akan feminine given name originating from the Akan people following their day naming system, meaning "born on Saturday". [1] [2] [3] Day names are a cultural practice of the Akan people of Ghana. It is practised by all the subgroups of the Akan people (i.e. Ashanti, Akuapem, Akyem, Fante) who follow traditional customs. [4]
David Anumle Hansen, Ghana Navy Chief of Naval Staff; Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, lieutenant general; commissioned as a lieutenant in 1954 and seconded to the British army on the Rhine; Rosamond Asiamah Nkansah (born 1930), first Ghanaian policewoman; Jerry Rawlings, former president of the Republic of Ghana and Ghana Air Force fighter pilot
The following list of Ghanaian artists (in alphabetical order by last name) includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Ghana, of Ghanaian descent or who produce works that are primarily about Ghana.
Yaa is a feminine given name originating from the Akan day naming system, meaning born on a Thursday. [1] Day names are a cultural practice of the Akan people of Ghana. Although some might believe it is mostly practised by Ashanti people, it is actually practised by all Akan (i.e. all the various Akan subgroups) people who follow traditional ...
Pages in category "Lists of Ghanaian women" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Also: Ghana: People: By occupation: Actresses by medium / Film actors: Film actresses Pages in category "Ghanaian film actresses" The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total.