The Yakubu Saaka Memorial Fund was established in memory of Yakubu Saaka, Professor of African American Studies. It provides scholarship aid for Oberlin students from Africa.
Dr. Yakuba Saaka served as a devoted and longtime professor of African American Studies at Oberlin from 1972-2008. For several generations of Oberlin students, his courses on African politics and cosmology were staples in understanding African culture and tradition.
A prolific scholar, Dr. Saaka published three books and many scholarly articles, and for many years authored the Collins Encyclopedia entry on Ghana. A specialist in African politics, Dr.Saaka practiced what he preached: he served in Ghana's Third Republic as a member of Parliament, as deputy foreign minister, and as a United Nations ambassador while on sabbatical from Oberlin.
He renewed his commitment to Ghanaian national politics by declaring his intent to run for president in the 2008 elections. Oberlin is proud to offer a scholarship in his name to celebrate his life and extraordinary career.
