Wunpini Mohammed launches new book, unveils scholarship fund to empower Dagbon girls

Media scholar and author, Assistant Professor Wunpini F. Mohammed, has officially launched her latest book, Media, Culture and Decolonization: Re-righting the Subaltern Histories of Ghana, and unveiled the Bilchinsi Scholarship Fund at the Picorna Hotel in Tamale.

The event, held on Saturday, brought together academics, media practitioners, traditional leaders, politicians, members of the Dagbon Youth Association, students and the general public to celebrate what the author described as “the people’s book.”

Addressing the gathering, Professor Wunpini said the publication examines the intersection of media, culture and decolonization, with the goal of sparking critical conversations on African knowledge systems, identity and media representation. She added that the book also seeks to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage while honouring individuals who have shaped the country’s media evolution.

Professor Wunpini encouraged young women to pursue their ambitions boldly, drawing inspiration from trailblazing women who have broken barriers in academia, leadership and other fields.

She also announced the establishment of the Bilchinsi Scholarship Fund, aimed at supporting the education of girls in Dagbon. According to her, the initiative has already received generous contributions from prominent personalities committed to helping deserving girls achieve their educational dreams.

Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, described the book as a timely work that should prompt society to reflect on its history, identity and development. He also urged residents of Tamale to embrace peace and unity, expressing concern over the circumstances that led to the withdrawal of the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team from the metropolis. He warned that without harmony and mutual support, poverty and underdevelopment would continue to impede progress.

Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund, Hajia Saajida Shiraz, commended Professor Wunpini for producing a scholarly work that enriches national development and intellectual discourse.

Former Northern Regional Director of Education, Alhaji Mohammed Cambodia, also praised the author for her dedication to education, research and the promotion of African history and culture.

A representative of Gundo Naa appealed to parents to prioritise the education of the girl child, describing it as essential to the socio-economic advancement of Dagbon and Ghana as a whole.

The event featured the official unveiling of the book and a fundraising session. In support of the initiative, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam purchased copies worth GH¢20,000, describing the publication as a significant contribution to scholarship and national discourse.