Marian Ewurama Addy

Professor Marian Ewurama Addy was a pioneering Ghanaian biochemist, educator, and science communicator who broke gender barriers in African academia.

Educated at the University of Ghana and Pennsylvania State University, Addy became the first female professor of science at Legon, conducting groundbreaking research into the biochemistry of traditional herbal medicinal plants.

She captured the nation's admiration as the inaugural and iconic Quiz Mistress of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) from 1993 to 2000, inspiring generations of Ghanaian youth to pursue scientific careers.