The unsung co-founder: the pioneering role of Hannah Barnes in establishing the Musama Disco Christo Church

Hannah Barnes is regarded as the “pillar behind” the Musama Disco Christo Church, which has flourished for a hundred years; a remarkable feat for an autochthonously founded church. From contributing to Ghana’s independence to establishing a self-sustaining city called Mozano, no achievement of the Musama Church is complete without recognizing the contributions of Hannah Barnes. Yet, many historical accounts have failed to category recognize her as a co-founder. Prophetess Natholomoa Jehu-Appiah, as she officially came to be known, co-founded the Musama church by her faithful dedication and selflessness. In fact, her prophetic gift was the basis on which the movement made pivotal decisions including her marriage to Egyanka Appiah and the birth of their son who became the leader of the movement.