Felicia Ewuraesi Abban (nee Ansah), the country's trailblazing female professional photographer and former President of the Association of Professional Photographers Ghana, has passed away in Accra.
The 87-year-old, according to reports, died on Thursday, January 4.
Felicia Abban was born in the Western Region of Ghana and grew up in the seaside town of Sekondi-Takoradi.
She was the eldest of six children and quickly followed her father's, J.E. Ansah, footsteps in photography and became his apprentice at the age of 14.
Abban studied under him for the next four years working on her craft and at the age of 18, she relocated from Takoradi to Accra where she set up her studio.
In a few months, she opened up her business, 'Mrs. Felicia Abban’s Day and Night Quality Art Studio' in the centre of Jamestown in 1955.
She played a pivotal role in Ghana's photography industry, leaving an indelible mark as the nation's first female professional photographer.

She went on to become one of the continent’s most respected photo artists of her day – on the payroll of Kwame Nkrumah and a detailed analyst of her country’s transformation.
She is widely known for her self-portraits, especially the ones she took before an event as a way to promote her business from the 1950s to 1970s.
With her studio established in Accra, Abban took on other women as apprentices.
She was then recognised as one of Ghana's earliest instrumental female photographers projecting the contemporary African narrative through the lens.
Additionally, she served as the President of the Association of Professional Photographers Ghana.
The late Mrs Abban belonged to a distinguished family, including notable figures like J.K. E Ansah, Tumi Ansah, filmmaker Kwaw Ansah, and the late fashion designer Kofi Ansah, among others.
Details regarding funeral arrangements will be communicated at a later date.
The pioneer photographer whose contributions to the field of photography will be remembered and celebrated for years to come.
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