A Tribute To Mrs. Sara Esi Grant-Acquah

Please, allow me—a moment of reflection on a wonderful visit of a beautiful woman that left a lasting impression on probably many others and me.

It was a few years ago, we visited the home of Mrs. Sarah Esi Grant-Acquah; her daughter welcomed the small groups in and directed us into a bright well-decorated room with soft pastel colors and gifts stacked across the floor. Although she did not look it, there sit a woman of her 90s, Mrs. Sarah --cheerful, with a bright smile; she started to clap and clap as I entered. Maybe I reminded Mrs. Sarah of someone she knew presently or in the past; nevertheless, with such a compassionate disposition, I embraced her. I will be that person, I said to myself. I hugged Mrs. Sarah tightly as I first entered to visit, and upon my departure.

Mrs. Sarah, daughter of George Alfred “Paa” Grant, born in Nzema; and Founding President of United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), established in 1947.

Mrs. Sara, sister of Mrs. Rosamond Hammond-Grant, William Minneaux Grant.

Mrs. Sara, mother of Attorney Phyllis Christian, the late Dr. Mary Grant, Sefa Gohoho of Songhai Africa Company, and a host of grandchildren, greats and many other relatives.

Mrs. Sara, educator, once headmistress of St. John’s Preparatory School, Achimota.

I only met Mrs. Sarah once and not only I, but also Ms. Gifty Mirton-Tamakloe, who helped arrange the visit, Nana Kweku Egyir Gypei III, Akyenpemhen of Cape Coast and others throughout the world, especially those who also knew of her father --will never forget her.

Mrs. Sarah’s gentle and welcoming spirit she extended was very familiar, certainly coming from truly honorable Ancestors, which she has now joined.

Let us pay tribute to her life- a pillar of strength, African family-centered, love and sincere smiles.

Let us celebrate Mrs. Sarah’s life through prayer and meditation.

Let us stand and raise our glasses.
Let us, for her-- clap and clap again.
My heartfelt condolences to the family. May the Ancestors receive Mrs. Sarah very well.