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Posted: 2025-05-03 15:27:35 UTC
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Rebecca Naa Dedei Aryeetey, known as "Ashikishan," was a prominent Ghanaian businesswoman and financier of the Convention People’s Party (CPP). She played a crucial role in Ghana's independence by supporting Kwame Nkrumah. She died at 38, allegedly from food poisoning, and is commemorated on Ghana's 50 pesewas coin and a national stamp.
Financier of CPP and Kwame Nkrumah
Mobilized market women for political support
Iconic figure on Ghana's 50 pesewas coin
Key player in Ghana's independence movement
Targeted by rival political parties and the colonial government
Untimely death at age 38 due to alleged food poisoning
Lack of awareness among Ghanaians about her contributions