• Naa Adzoa Adzeley Boi-Dsane, Kwadwo Darko, Momodou G Bah, Adurape A Osunjimi, Soummitra Anand, Umaru Barrie, and Teddy Totimeh.
• Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
• World Neurosurg. 2024 Oct 1; 190: 318322318-322.

BackgroundThis historical narrative examines the early life of Dr. James Franklin Osman Adewale Ishola Mustaffah and his pivotal role in laying the foundations and advancing the field of neurosurgery in Ghana.MethodsThe creation of this project was driven by the exploration of original scientific and bibliographical works concerning Dr. Mustaffah. It details his initial endeavors to shape the landscape of neurosurgery in Ghana and Africa.ResultsThis historical account follows the remarkable journey of Dr. Mustaffah, spanning from his early education in Ghana, through his college years and medical training in London, to his distinguished career in neurosurgery. It explores his groundbreaking position as the first Ghanaian neurosurgeon and his contributions to establishing neurosurgery as a recognized practice in Ghana. We commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Mustaffah, a visionary neurosurgeon whose profound influence has motivated numerous medical professionals in Africa and beyond.ConclusionsThis article illuminates the extraordinary life and lasting legacy of Dr. Mustaffah, a pioneering neurosurgeon whose contributions have significantly shaped the trajectory of neurosurgical practice in Ghana and throughout Africa.Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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