H.E. Prof. Ohene Adjei , Ghana Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany recently visited Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße in Berlin.
While this street name is a modern milestone renamed in 2025 to honor a Ghanaian icon, the history it represents dates back over 300 years.

Who was Anton -Wilhelm -Amo?
Born in Axim, Western Region, Ghana around 1703

The first African to earn a Ph.D in Europe (Wittenberg, 1734)
A brilliant professor of Philosophy who lectured at the Universities of Halle and Jena
A pioneer who challenged 18th Century Dualism and advocated for the legal rights of Africans in Europe.
The man left a legacy and the Germans, after recognizing his contribution to society, named the street and train station after him.
“This actually shows that the contact between Ghana and Germany was established long ago and the Germans value our contributions in one way or the other “ — H.E. Prof. Ohene Adjei.