Adelaide Casely Hayford date of birth:
June 27, 1868
How old was Adelaide Casely Hayford when died?
91
Where was Adelaide Casely Hayford born?
Freetown, Sierra Leone
When did Adelaide Casely Hayford die?
January 16, 1960
What is Adelaide Casely Hayford nationality?
American
What is Adelaide Casely Hayford's occupation?
Writer
Short Biography
Adelaide Casely-Hayford, née Smith (27 June 1868—16 January 1960), was a Sierra Leone Creole advocate, an activist for cultural nationalism, educator, short story writer, and feminist. She established a school for girls in 1923 to instil cultural and racial pride during the colonial years under British rule. Promoting the preservation of Sierra Leone national identity and cultural heritage, in 1925 she wore a traditional African costume to attend a reception in honour of the Prince of Wales, where she created a sensation.