This edition of African Hero is Dr. Thomas O. Mensah, a Ghanaian-American chemical engineer and inventor.
He is hailed as one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. His pioneering work in fibre optics and nanotechnology laid the foundation for the internet and advanced laser-guided missile systems.
Dr. Mensah, despite his immense contributions, remains relatively unrecognized compared to his peers, yet his impact on shaping the modern world is undeniable.
WADR’s Naa Dedei Tettey tells us more about this hero.
