26/10/2025
In loving memory of our beloved founder, H.E. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
We share this tribute in honour of her family and her legacy, originally read at our August 2025 graduation ceremony.
May her courage, compassion, and dedication to empowering women and children continue to inspire all of us. Rest in peace, Mama.
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He was a true gentleman, so bold and bright,
Named Jerry John Rawlings at birth, he had a lot of might.
Through hard work, vision, and boldness, he carved a path,
JJ, or Papa J. he was mostly called—he was a Flight Lieutenant.
With diligence, discipline, and drive,
He saw a nation on the verge of breaking down and led the charge to help her survive.
His parents watched with surprise and with eyes so wide,
As their son led with power, triumph and pride.
He ruled with grit, he was firm and strong,
The hardworking, honest, incorruptible...felt they belonged.
But those who went astray,
They shivered when JJ passed their way.
Though he is gone, JJ's name lives on—
In many a Ghanaian's heart, the love is still strong.
On Burkina Faso's streets, they say,
“JJ's memory walks with us each day.”
But no man rises all alone,
There’s often strength behind the throne.
Her charm and grace lit up JJ’s life—
She stood beside him: a friend and a wife.
H.E Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, her name,
A woman of boldness, not just fame.
She matched JJ's courage, step for step,
And empowered women to rise and help.
If today, our women rise with grace,
H.E Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings helped them find their rightful place.
A woman of valour, fierce and wise,
She saw a need with a mother’s eyes.
H.E Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings birthed the 31st December Women's Movement in 1981,
It wasn’t just about women.
The movement gave to children in many places hope and care,
In schools that said, "You matter here."
Many underprivileged children in deprived areas had a place for their nurture,
Giving them hope for the future.
Right here in Nima, dreams come true.
The 31st DWM School, Nima, is proof for you.
With teachers, parents, and hearts that give,
Children are taught to grow, to lead, and to live.
From H.E Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' own home, very valuable seeds were sown—a doctor who brings healing light,
A lawmaker who stands for right.
That’s Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, bold and presidential,
A role model, calm but influential.
The JJs raised a home both strong and kind,
With brilliant hearts and thoughtful minds.
Zanetor, Kimathi, Amina, and Yaa Asantewaa,
A family that embraces everyone.
So when we walk our schoolyard walls,
We feel H.E Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ strength within these halls.
This is our story; our way,
We honour her in what we say.
We believe in hard work, discipline, and diligence...
These values help us take our place.
And here we stand, with heads held high—Because one woman dreamed we would fly.
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