{
  "id": 19864764,
  "title": "Okyeame Kwame’s advocacy gets massive boost as BoG honours Ghana’s heroines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/okyeame-kwames-advocacy-gets-massive-boost-as-bog-honours-ghanas-19864764",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T20:25:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/okyeame-kwames-advocacy-gets-massive-boost-as-bog-honours-ghanas-heroines/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian music star Okyeame Kwame has expressed satisfaction with the Bank of Ghana's recent decision to honor three notable Ghanaian women on new banknotes. The musician sees this recognition as a culmination of his ongoing efforts to advocate for the importance of acknowledging our national heroes. The new banknotes, which feature both notable men and women, commemorate Agnes Oforiwa Tagoe-Quarcoopome (GH¢1 note), a trailblazing textile trader; Justice Annie Ruth Jiagge (GH¢10 note), the country's first female High Court judge; and Theodosia Okoh (GH¢50 note), the designer of Ghana's national flag. Speaking on the matter, Okyeame Kwame emphasized that by honoring these women, the nation fosters a sense of pride and inspires future generations to follow in their footsteps. Beyond his advocacy work, Kwame has released two songs celebrating Ghanaian achievements. The first, \"Clap,\" encourages listeners to appreciate others, while the second, \"Ayekoo,\" pays tribute to influential Ghanaians across various fields, including politics, sports, entertainment, and traditional leadership. The lyrics, delivered in an engaging dancehall rhythm by Afro-dancehall artiste Jah Lead, serve as a cultural commentary on the country's progress and enduring legacy.",
  "summary": "Musician Okyeame Kwame has welcomed the Bank of Ghana’s decision to honour prominent Ghanaian women on its newly unveiled cedi notes. He has described the move as a fulfilment of his long-standing advocacy. The musician has consistently argued that a nation that does not honour its heroes will have few, if any, young heroes to […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Okyeame Kwame’s advocacy gets massive boost as BoG honours Ghana’s heroines",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/okyeame-kwames-advocacy-gets-massive-boost-as-bog-honours-ghanas",
        "published": "2026-11-13T17:18:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}