It Can’t Be Theodosia – Confusion Erupts Over The True Identity Of The Woman On The New ¢50 Currency

Emmanuel Dogbevi on Facebook has got many Ghanaians thinking again about the new Heritage Series banknotes.

Dogbevi reminded his followers that Theodosia Okoh, the legend who designed the Ghana flag, had a sister called Dr. Letitia Obeng. Dr. Obeng was the first Ghanaian woman to obtain a PhD in the sciences. She was a zoologist, a trailblazer in her own right, and one of the most distinguished scientists Ghana has ever produced.

It is a fair question, because the two sisters were both extraordinary women, both pioneers, and both deserving of national honour. In a country where women’s contributions have often been overlooked, it is easy to see why Ghanaians would want to be sure the right sister is being celebrated.

The answer, according to the Bank of Ghana’s official list for the new Heritage Series, is Theodosia.

That does not diminish Dr. Letitia Obeng’s legacy. If anything, Dogbevi’s post has done something important. It has reminded Ghanaians that behind one famous sister was another famous sister, and that Ghana’s story is full of families where excellence ran through the household.

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