Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 5.5K Madam Theodosia Okoh, the originator of the Ghanaian flag that embodied the name of our national football team the black stars, and has also been waved on many pageant stages, and hanged all diplomatic offices, has passed away yesterday at 92. She was born to the Very Reverend Emmanuel Victor Asihene, a former moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, and Madam Dora Asihene, both from Anum in the Eastern Region. She is the fourth of eight children. She started school at Ashanti Efiduasi Primary School, continued to the Basel Mission Middle, Senior and Teacher Training Schools in Agogo, and then Achimota School. She also has three children E. Kwasi Okoh, Stanley Kwame Okoh, and Theodosia Amma Jones-Quartey. There was an Ad in the local newspaper calling for a design of the National Flag for Ghana and she responded. More Articles You Would Love Grand Launch In Ghana Set For Accra Fashion Week 2016 (Oct) & Designer Call Deadline PICS: Idris Elba Marries Sabrina In Africa Morrocco In A Bespoke Suit By Ghanaian Designer Ozwald Boateng “The Flag should be original and must have motifs the many nationals can identify with” She said “I decided on the three colors of red, gold & green because of the geography of Ghana. Ghana lies in the tropics and blessed with rich vegetation”. The color Gold was influenced by the mineral-rich nature of our lands and Red commemorates those who died or worked for the country’s independence. Then the five-pointed lone star is the symbol of African emancipation and unity in the struggle against colonialism. Why did we label her the most important designer of all, Ghana was the first country to gain independence, prior to this all other countries had flags that either mimicked or were flags of the colonial countries. Today, every that contains a set of these colors, red, green, yellow, and black in Africa was modeled and inspired by the Ghanaian flag as they continued to follow their reach for independence. Colors are chosen by this lady right here. Rest In Peace. See More On Culture Culture & Art Read More On Ghana 92diedflagghanaMadam Theodosia Okoh Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble 5 comments Sandra April 21, 2015 - 10:19 am may her soul rest in perfect peace. Log in to Reply Marie Frimpong April 21, 2015 - 10:27 am Dwell in the bosom of the Almighty! Log in to Reply Don Matthews April 21, 2015 - 12:39 pm RIP. a job well done. Log in to Reply Kofi Kofi April 21, 2015 - 12:42 pm Thank you for our flag. rest in peace. Log in to Reply Ruby latoya April 21, 2015 - 12:49 pm till we meet again…. Log in to Reply Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.