Danquah

Danquah is a surname of Akan origin, common in Ghana. Notable individuals with this name have played significant roles in the country's history and development.

One of the most prominent figures is Joseph Boakye Danquah, often referred to as J.B. Danquah. He was a Ghanaian historian, lawyer, and politician who was a leading figure in the Gold Coast's independence movement. Danquah was a founding member of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), the first political party in the Gold Coast. He is remembered for his intellectual contributions to Ghanaian nationalism and his advocacy for self-governance. He was a key opponent of Kwame Nkrumah's early political strategies and was imprisoned multiple times for his political activities.

The Danquah Institute, a Ghanaian public policy think tank, was established in his memory. The institute focuses on research and advocacy in areas such as democracy, governance, and economic policy. The surname Danquah continues to be associated with political and intellectual discourse in Ghana.