Birthdate: June 27, 1924
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cape Coast, Ghana
Died: January 2, 1996
Efua Theodora Sutherland was a renowned Ghanaian playwright, director, dramatist, children’s author, poet, educationalist, researcher, and cultural activist. As Ghana’s earliest playwright-director, she played a significant role in the advancement of modern Ghanaian theatre and the introduction of African performance traditions at the university level. Sutherland established several institutions, including the Ghana Drama Studio, Ghana Society of Writers, Ghana Experimental Theatre, and Afram Publications. She was a passionate advocate for children’s culture, developing educational programs, literature, and films for Ghanaian youth. Through her pan-Africanism, she collaborated with key figures in African and African diaspora circles.
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