Rebecca Naa Dedei Aryeetey

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.

Early life Rebeca Naa Dedei was born around 1923 at Osu and grew up in James Town, Accra. Her parents were from Ga Asere and Osu.

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

Honors 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.