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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.!

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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 Theodosia Okoh - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia CYNE