“A Woman Called Ghana” is a collection of lyrical essays interwoven with documentary-style poems that examines the complex identities of a nation and African womanhood through both colonial and Pan-African moments in Ghana’s history. Central to the project is the question: How can portrayals of West African women address historical marginalization while reflecting pre-colonial notions of African womanhood? The collection explores the lives of Fathia Nkrumah, Ghana’s First Lady during its independence era, and Okonore Yaa, a significant yet overlooked figure in Akan folklore. Fathia Nkrumah, an Egyptian woman with Eurocentric features, became an emblem of beauty in post-independence Ghana, potentially reinforcing Western ideals, while Okonore Yaa, often overshadowed in patriarchal Anansi folktales, embodies the silenced voices of African women in history. Through lyrical prose and documentary-style poetry, the project interrogates the ways colonialism and patriarchy have shaped African women’s identities, while tracing their resilience in reclaiming their narratives. Drawing on Pan-African ideals, Ghanaian folklore, and historical figures, “A Woman Called Ghana” reimagines African womanhood from a pre-colonial perspective, disrupting historical silences and illuminating the multifaceted experiences of African women.