Happy 80thBirthday,MadamMonica Yaa Yaa FrimpongmaahAsante WorldWar II officially ended in August 1945, and the African continent was still processing the full effects of the conflict. That same year, the winter solstice fell on 21 December 1945— the day with the fewest hours of daylight and the longest night. The winter solstice teaches us about resilience and hope in the face of darkness, and this is the day AuntyMonica was born. It has always been interpreted as a time of reflection and spiritual renewal across cultures. This is why today we reflect on her as we celebrate her 80th birthday. Monica Asante — eighty years of leadership, loyalty, lessons, motherhood, and sharing — and you’re still going strong with the same spark that has carried you through every season of life… yes, including your fair share of tough seasons. You are a blessing to many lives, including your grandchildren and generations yet unborn. “ 62 The Birthday Journal
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