The late Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, an illustrious alumna and former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, who died at the age of 76 on Thursday.
In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on October 23, 2025, the university described Nana Konadu as a proud alumna of KNUST, where she studied Art and Design with a specialisation in Textiles in the 1970s.
During her time on campus, she was celebrated for her vibrant intellect, creativity, and passion for social justice, qualities that would later define her national influence.
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As First Lady from 1981 to 2001, Nana Konadu founded the 31st December Women’s Movement, one of Ghana’s most impactful social development initiatives.
Through education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement, the movement empowered thousands of women and transformed communities across the country.
KNUST highlighted that her education at the university profoundly shaped her lifelong advocacy for women’s empowerment, community development, and the advancement of Ghanaian culture.
Profile of late former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
Beyond politics, she championed the inclusion of Ghanaian art, craft, and textiles in global conversations about identity and heritage, a testament to her artistic roots nurtured at the College of Art and Built Environment.
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