Frances Ademola (born July 17, 1928) is a distinguished artist, gallerist, and broadcaster whose contributions significantly shaped Ghana’s cultural landscape. She is best known for founding "The Loom," Ghana’s first privately owned gallery, which is pivotal in nurturing and promoting contemporary Ghanaian art. Ademola began her education at the Government Girls’ School (1932–1939) before attending Achimota School (1939–1944). She later travelled to England for further studies, enrolling at Westonbirt School in Gloucestershire (1946–1948) before proceeding to the University of Exeter, where she studied from 1949 to 1953. Her professional career commenced in broadcasting with the Gold Coast Broadcasting System (now Ghana Broadcasting Corporation), where she worked as a senior producer from 1954 to 1956. She later moved to Nigeria, spending 12 years there. During this period, she joined the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) in 1958 and was appointed head of its Western Regional Programmes from 1960 to 1963. Upon returning to Ghana in 1969, Ademola established "The Loom," which became a landmark institution in the country’s art scene. The gallery provided a vital platform for emerging and established artists, fostering a greater appreciation of contemporary Ghanaian art. The 96-year-old Frances Ademola (née Quarshie-Idun) was married to Adenekan Ademola, the son of Adetokunbo Ademola, Nigeria's first Indigenous Chief Justice. Through her work in broadcasting and the arts, she left a lasting legacy, inspiring generations of artists and media professionals in Ghana and beyond. #historyville Credits: Ghana Remembers