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(Playwright) Efua Theodora Sutherland was a renowned Ghanaian playwright and director who made significant contributions to modern Ghanaian theatre. She introduced the study of African performance traditions at the university level and founded institutions such as the Ghana Drama Studio, Ghana Society of Writers, Ghana Experimental Theatre, and Afram Publications. Sutherland was a devoted advocate for children, creating educational curricula, literature, and films for Ghanaian children. She also collaborated with influential figures in African and African diaspora communities, promoting pan-Africanism.
