BIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE MADAM FLORENCE NAA ADJELEY MENSAH (AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS “AD” OR “AD WAAKYE”) ‘‘And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away’’ – Revelation 21: 4 The late Madam Florence Naa Adjeley Mensah, affectionately known to many as “AD” or “AD Waakye,” was born on Sunday 25th December 1966 at Nungua in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
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She was born to the late Mr. Jonathan Nmai Mensah, popularly known as Ataa Tsene or Galas, who hailed from the Agba-We Clan in Teshie but later naturalized in Nungua with the Nii Dzenge We Clan, and Madam Veronica Atswei Laryea, widely known as Atswei Waakye, who hailed from Nii Adjetey Atsia We, Akoblem Kpowuluno in Teshie, and Nii Osokrono We in Nungua. AD began her elementary education at ACC No. 3 & 4 Primary School, now known as Kroma, and later continued at Nungua Anglican Primary School.
Unfortunately, due to family and financial circumstances, AD had to end her formal education at Basic Five (5). Although her schooling was cut short, this marked the beginning of a life dedicated to enterprise, service, and family responsibility. After leaving school, AD spent much of her time assisting her family in various businesses. She was frequently seen in the company of her late grandmother, Tsenenyɛ, who sold qkpɔtcqkpɔtɔ.
Through this, she learned important lessons about patience, customer relations, and the value of honest work. AD also helped her mother, Atswei Waakye, in various trading activities, including selling fruits, soap, beans and gari. These experiences provided her with practical training in business management and strengthened her determination to succeed through hard work. Between 1982 and 1984, AD assisted her mother in her pito brewing and sales business, which was located along the Channel 5 Road, at the present site of Prudential Bank.
The business drew many customers and gave AD valuable experience in handling customers, preparing products, and maintaining consistent daily sales. In 1984, AD and her mother expanded their entrepreneurial ventures into the wheat toogbxx business, popularly known as “Russian Bomb” or “Apinga,” alongside the sale of wheat bread. AD and her mother were the pioneers of the wheat toogb33 business in Nungua. This venture further sharpened AD’s business instincts and strengthened her confidence in the food business.
However, 1985 marked a turning point in AD’s life when she and her mother decided to focus entirely on the waakye business (previously known as ycc k3 omc). AD was placed in charge of the Channel 5 (C5) branch, while her mother operated from the Nungua Shell branch. Through dedication and consistent hard work, AD gradually developed her own reputation. Her waakye soon became well known in Nungua and its surrounding communities. Customers from all walks of life—workers, drivers, traders, students, and visitors—frequent her stand because of the unique taste, quality, and generous portions she served.
AD’s business routine was one of discipline and sacrifice. Over the years, her stand became more than just a place to buy food—it became a place filled with laughter, conversation, and warm hospitality. Through her resilience and determination, AD built a thriving business that supported her family and earned her admiration within the community. She inherited much of her business acumen, determination, and customer-friendly approach from her late mother, Atswei Waakye, whose example greatly influenced her work ethic.
AD remained committed to the waakye business for several decades, dedicating her life to serving the community through honest work. Her name became synonymous with hard work, reliability, and delicious waakye, making “AD Waakye” a household name in Nungua. In 2008, through to 2010, she run a grounded pepper and grounded assorted fish used for making shito, alongside her waakye business. Beyond her entrepreneurial life, AD was a loving and devoted mother.
In 1985, she met Mr. Hayford Anum Okley from the Nii Mantse Ajemaanor We Clan of Nungua, with whom she had her first son, Nii Odai Joe (Kente). Later in life, she was blessed with two more sons, Joshua (Osusey) and Prince, with different partners. Her children were the pride of her life, and she worked tirelessly to provide for them and guide them with strong values.
AD was widely known as a generous and compassionate woman who always extended kindness to those around her. She had a deep love for children and was always willing to support family members, friends, and even strangers who came her way. Her cheerful spirit, open heart, and willingness to share
made her beloved by many. She is survived by five (5) siblings, three (3) children, and six (6) grandchildren, all of whom will forever cherish her love, sacrifices, and the many memories she created with them. Sadly, the life of this hardworking and beloved woman came to an unexpected end when she passed away on that faithful Monday morning of 15th December 2025 at the Teshie LEKMA Hospital.
Her passing left a deep void in the hearts of her family, friends, and the many customers and community members whose lives she touched. Though she is gone, the legacy of Madam Florence Naa Adjeley Mensah — “AD Waakye” lives on through the lives she impacted, the family she nurtured, and the community she served faithfully for many years. AD, your entire family bids you farewell. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Kpo! Kpo!! Kpo!!! Yaawc yx hejclx mli.
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