Ghanaian multi-Grammy-nominee and cultural ambassador Rocky Dawuni is paying tribute to Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, who passed away at 111 on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Dawuni recalled his meeting Fletcher and her late brother Van Ellis in Ghana, praising their courage and determination. Viola’s life was a testament to the power of resilience and forgiveness,” Dawuni said to TheAfricanDream.net about when he met Viola on her visit to Ghana (she’s also a citizen of Ghana) in 2021, adding that “her advocacy for justice and reparations inspires me to continue promoting unity and understanding.“ Dawuni’s tribute highlights Viola’s dedication to preserving the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre. “We must honor her legacy by acknowledging the past and working towards a more equitable future, especially in these trying political times globally” he said. Viola’s passing leaves Lessie Benningfield Randle, 111, as the only living survivor, he is however ...