Efua Dorkenoo OBE, the ‘incredible African female warrior’, has died

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jOEy lOndOn 9 years ago

Madam!

Madam!
vero 9 years ago

so Young. RIP Efua

so Young. RIP Efua
Kakalika 9 years ago

Very few people give part of their lives to serve humanity and Sister Efua was one.She has made our country Ghana proud. Her toils and self sacrifice must be acknowledged by the world especially women. By women I mean our dau ...
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Very few people give part of their lives to serve humanity and Sister Efua was one.She has made our country Ghana proud. Her toils and self sacrifice must be acknowledged by the world especially women. By women I mean our daughters, sisters and mothers. For this sacrifice in tackling the health hazards that Female Genetical Mutilation engenders in our society, our country Ghana must give Sister Efua a befitting state burial.
KWASI APONKYE 9 years ago

REST IN PEACE

REST IN PEACE
Ohene 9 years ago

I had the pleasure of knowing you and working with you briefly in the 90s it was an education! Thanks for the opportunity. Rest in perfect peace

I had the pleasure of knowing you and working with you briefly in the 90s it was an education! Thanks for the opportunity. Rest in perfect peace
Kwame X 9 years ago

A brave and hard working daughter of Ghana. We salute you and pray that the Almighty richly reward you and console the family.

A brave and hard working daughter of Ghana. We salute you and pray that the Almighty richly reward you and console the family.
Desperate 9 years ago

The flame that you lit will continue to burn brightly for generations to come. You fought bravely, touched the world, and made a significant impact. And for that I salute you.

The flame that you lit will continue to burn brightly for generations to come. You fought bravely, touched the world, and made a significant impact. And for that I salute you.
EZE 9 years ago

I USE THIS WEBSITE TO EXTEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE TO THE DORKENOO FAMILY. REST IN PERFECT PEACE. GHANA IS PROUD OF YOU.

I USE THIS WEBSITE TO EXTEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE TO THE DORKENOO FAMILY. REST IN PERFECT PEACE. GHANA IS PROUD OF YOU.
K B 9 years ago

Efua may the Almighty God receive you comfortably in His everlasting Kingdom. Your works on earth are deeply appreciated. REST IN PEACE.

Efua may the Almighty God receive you comfortably in His everlasting Kingdom. Your works on earth are deeply appreciated. REST IN PEACE.
G. K. Berko 9 years ago

Such a loss is what deepens the mystery of Life and the purpose of Humanity. While the good ones often leave too early, the bad ones still live on to continue messing the lives of many others, destroying whatever good the oth ...
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Such a loss is what deepens the mystery of Life and the purpose of Humanity. While the good ones often leave too early, the bad ones still live on to continue messing the lives of many others, destroying whatever good the others have built.

In moments like this, however, it is the excellent quality, significance and the high degree of positive impact these few exemplary ones we lose so early make on Humanity in perpetuity that makes them all special.

We wish these great contributors to our well-being would live much longer among us, but only Providence knows why they have to leave us so early. Maybe, they do so that we can always miss them most and recognize daily how important their work has been to all of us. We can only be most grateful them.

May she rest in perfect Peace by her maker's side!!

Long Live Ghana!!!
senior citizen Germany Braunschweig. 9 years ago

Efua Dorkenoo has done her part but the good Lord has called her home.Her uncompleted work must not be brushed aside by those she left with their care,but they should work assidiously to accomplish the rest left undone.My con ...
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Efua Dorkenoo has done her part but the good Lord has called her home.Her uncompleted work must not be brushed aside by those she left with their care,but they should work assidiously to accomplish the rest left undone.My condolence to the husband and her two sons. May the Lord comfort their hearts from this great loss.
AMIDINI 9 years ago

May her soul rest in perfect peace

May her soul rest in perfect peace
Kwabena 9 years ago

God has already received your soul.

RIP madam.

God has already received your soul.

RIP madam.
Tango & Cash 9 years ago

Damirifa Due. Heartfelt condolences to Efua's family. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

Damirifa Due. Heartfelt condolences to Efua's family. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
A fellow WE GE HE alumna 9 years ago

I remember the first time I met you at school. You were such a respectful humble young girl and throughout the years at school you NEVER changed. You were one of the brightest among a plethora of extremely intelligent young ...
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I remember the first time I met you at school. You were such a respectful humble young girl and throughout the years at school you NEVER changed. You were one of the brightest among a plethora of extremely intelligent young girls in the school. Nevertheless your humility and respect for all your seniors set you apart from all the others. Efua, you will be missed extremely, you did WE GE HE proud - all old girls, all your classmates, your Housemates and all past faculty wish you nothing but eternal rest with our Lord. Ms. Garnett will be right there to welcome you and between the two of you heaven's angels have a challenge as to who would worship HIM the most. Oh Efua Da yie, Efua, Ewuradze nhwe wo do! Yekyia yen maame Garnie nso!!!
zaks 9 years ago

mama may soul rest in perfect peace u v done wat u were born to do may de good god continue to shower his bless on u in ur grave mama

mama may soul rest in perfect peace u v done wat u were born to do may de good god continue to shower his bless on u in ur grave mama
esi atta 9 years ago

Commiserations to the family. Rest in peace, sister!

Commiserations to the family. Rest in peace, sister!
Kwabena Yeboah 9 years ago

After reading this excellent report, I knew could not have been written by a Ghanaian reporter. The contrast is like day and night, which begs the question: are Ghanaian journalists so mediocre or just plain stupid? In the ab ...
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After reading this excellent report, I knew could not have been written by a Ghanaian reporter. The contrast is like day and night, which begs the question: are Ghanaian journalists so mediocre or just plain stupid? In the above report, the writer tells his/her readers how old was the deceased when she died - something you will never see in Ghanaian journalism. The writer also the date of birth of the deceased and the surviving members of the deceased's family. The only thing missing from the report is the cause of death, which I understand can be a sensitive issue in the Ghanaian cultural framework.

I hope our dumb Ghanaian journalists would read this report and learn from it.
Desperate 9 years ago

Great observations, Mr Yeboah. The writer did indeed mention the cause of death as cancer, but you are so right about the poor quality of Ghanaian journalism. Thanks

Great observations, Mr Yeboah. The writer did indeed mention the cause of death as cancer, but you are so right about the poor quality of Ghanaian journalism. Thanks
Wunnam 9 years ago

May her soul rest in peace

May her soul rest in peace
KK 9 years ago

Efua Dorkenoo remains our modern day Yaa Asantewaa. Brave warrior, rest in peace.

Efua Dorkenoo remains our modern day Yaa Asantewaa. Brave warrior, rest in peace.
Mac Daddy 9 years ago

Ghana and the world have lost an indispensable person who fought for human rights. May she rest in peace.

Ghana and the world have lost an indispensable person who fought for human rights. May she rest in peace.

Efua Dorkenoo OBE, the ‘incredible African female warrior’, has died

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