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Rebecca Naa Dedei Aryeetey was born on 1923 in Osu, Accra, is a Ghanaian business woman, political activist, feminist (1923–1961). Discover Rebecca Naa Dedei Aryeetey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?

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Occupation Businesswoman · political activist · feminist
Age 38 years old
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Born 1923
Birthday 1923
Birthplace Osu, Accra
Date of death 22 June, 1961
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Nationality Ghana

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Rebecca Naa Dedei Aryeetey Net Worth

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1923

Rebeca Naa Dedei was born around 1923 at Osu and grew up in James Town, Accra.

Her parents were from Ga Asere and Osu.

After her primary education, Naa Dedei went into the flour business.

She became so wealthy and influential through her flour business which earned her the name Ashikishan, a Ga word meaning flour.

She was known to be the chief financier of the then CPP party and led CPP women activities at her house in Kokomlemle - Accra.

As a political activist of the CPP, she campaigned and funded Nkrumah and the CPP party and played a significant role during Ghana's struggle to attain independence.

She financed Nkrumah to win the Ashiedu Keteke legislative council seat which made him to be the first Prime Minister of Ghana.

Her closeness to Nkrumah made her an enemy of rival political party which allegedly led to her early death.

1961

Rebecca Naa Dedei Aryeetey (c. 1923 – 22 June 1961) also known as Dedei Ashikishan, was a Ghanaian business woman, political activist and a feminist.

She was popularly known for her flour business in Accra.

Her image appears on Ghana's 50 Pesewas coin.

She died at a CPP function in Ho on 22 June 1961 at the age of 38.

It was alleged that she was poisoned at the function after taking a hot tea when she complained of stomach pains.

The double-decker buses which were brought to Accra by Harry Sawyer were named after her 'Auntie Dedei', she also had her image on a national stamp and on Ghana's 50 pesewa coin, all in honour of her.