Lebrecht Wilhelm Fifi Hesse
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Lebrecht Wilhelm Fifi Hesse (16 November 1934 – 18 October 2000) was a Ghanaian public servant and the first black African Rhodes Scholar. He served as Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on two occasions.[1][2][3] He was also a member of the Public Services Commission of Ghana.[4][5]
Quick Facts 4th and 7th Director-General of the GBC, President ...
Lebrecht Wilhelm Fifi Hesse | |
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4th and 7th Director-General of the GBC | |
In office 1972–1975 | |
President | Ignatius Kutu Acheampong |
Preceded by | Stephen Bekoe Mfodwo |
Succeeded by | John Yaw Assasie |
In office 1984–1988 | |
President | Jerry John Rawlings |
Preceded by | Kwame Karikari |
Succeeded by | George Aryee |
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Born | Lebrecht Wilhelm Fifi Hesse (1934-11-16)16 November 1934 Gold Coast |
Died | 18 October 2000(2000-10-18) (aged 65) Accra, Ghana |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Spouse | Charity Caeser |
Relations | Virginia Hesse (sister) |
Children | Leonora, Ruby Lebrecht |
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Known for | First black African Rhodes Scholar |
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