Theodosia Okoh
Theodosia Salome Okoh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 June 1922[1] Effiduase, Ghana |
| Died | 19 April 2015 (aged 92)[2] Tema, Ghana |
| Known for | Design of the Flag of Ghana |
| Notable work | Ghana National Flag |
| Title | Chairman of the Ghana Hockey Association and President of the Ghana Hockey Federation[3] |
| Parent | Rev. & Mrs. Asihene |
Theodosia Salome Okoh (13 June 1922[1] — 19 April 2015[2]) was a Ghanaian stateswoman, teacher and artist. She was known for designing Ghana's flag in 1957.[4] She also played a leading role in the development of hockey in Ghana.[5]
References
- 1 2 Charles, Andoh. "Theodosia Okoh turns 92 and still flies high the flag of Ghana". graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
- 1 2 "Theodosia Okoh dies at age 92". Citifmonline. 20 April 2015. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ↑ "Madam Theodosia Okoh - Joan Of Arc Of Ghana Hockey". Justice Ghana. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ↑ "5 Things We Should All Know About Theodosia Okoh, The Woman Who Designed The Ghana Flag" Archived 2015-04-22 at Archive.today, NewsAfricaNow.
- ↑ Kofi Ata, "Oko Vanderpujie, Theodosia Okoh Deserves Better", GhanaWeb, 28 July 2013.