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Theodosia Salome Okoh (born 13 June – 19 April ) was a Ghanaian teacher and artist known for designing Ghana's national flag in
Theodosia Okoh
Designer of the Ghana national flag (1922–2015)
Theodosia Salome Okoh (born 13 June 1922 – 19 April 2015)[4] was a Ghanaian teacher and artist known for designing Ghana's national flag in 1957.[5] She exhibited her artwork internationally.[6] She also played a leading role in the development of hockey in Ghana.[7] Her grandson is Ian Jones-Quartey, creator of OK K.O.!
Let's Be Heroes, and her granddaughter-in-law is Rebecca Sugar, creator of Steven Universe.
Early years and education
She was born as Theodosia Salome Abena Kumea Asihene in Effiduase[8] 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 Asuogyaman District of Ghana's Eastern Region.[9] She was the fourth of eight children.
She had the opportunity to travel around Ghana and abroad with her father.[10]
She started school at A