Sika I was born in 1962, at Prempeh College, Kumasi, to Dr. Christian Harry Ayisi and VictoriaConstanceAyisi, both of blessed memory. I was named after my paternal grandaunt “Mum Sika”, who had lovingly fostered my dad when he became orphaned at the age of six. At the time of my birth, my dad was the Assistant Headmaster of Prempeh College, and I was welcomed by my two older siblings, Harriet and Juliette. My twin sisters, Charlotte and Charity were born a year later, which helpedme in a way because my parents’ attention shifted from me early, causingme tobecome independent, resilient, and fearless. Unfortunately, Charity died a few months after their birth. Our joy was complete when our only brother, Harry was born. Our family relocated from Prempeh College to the University of Cape Coast, where our dad got a lecturing job and where we had our primary 10
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