Theophilus Opoku: First indigenous African pastor

Theophilus Opoku is often remembered as a trailblazer in Ghana's history, but did you know he was the first indigenous African to be ordained as a pastor by the Basel Mission in 1872? Long ago, in the village of Akropong, there was a young boy named Theophilus Opoku. Born in 1842, he came from a fa...Discover this captivating African story and immerse yourself in our rich cultural heritage.

Theophilus Opoku: First indigenous African pastor

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Theophilus Opoku is often remembered as a trailblazer in Ghana's history, but did you know he was the first indigenous African to be ordained as a pastor by the Basel Mission in 1872? Long ago, in the village of Akropong, there was a young boy named Theophilus Opoku. Born in 1842, he came from a fa...

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Theophilus Opoku: First indigenous African pastor

Theophilus Opoku is often remembered as a trailblazer in Ghana's history, but did you know he was the first indigenous African to be ordained as a pastor by the Basel Mission in 1872?


Long ago, in the village of Akropong, there was a young boy named Theophilus Opoku. Born in 1842, he came from a fa...

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