Ghana Commemorates Nkrumah Memorial Day; His Legacy Lives On.

The Black Man Is Capable of Managing His Own Affairs 

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day is observed today and is a momentous day in Ghanaian history! This official public holiday honors Osagyefo, the first president of Ghana, on his birthday. On September 21, 1909, at Nkroful, close to Axim in the Western Region, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was born.

 Dr. Nkrumah would be celebrating his 115th birthday if he were still living today. The legacy of Dr. Nkrumah bears witness to his dream of an economically and politically united Africa. He oversaw Ghana's 1957 independence from British domination as its first president and prime minister. 

Being a founding member of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which is now the African Union (AU), and a leading proponent of pan-Africanism, his influence went beyond Ghana's boundaries.

Dr. Nkrumah's Early Life and Education

Kofi Ngonloma and Elizabeth Nyaniba gave birth to Nkrumah. It's interesting to note that in his autobiography, "Ghana: The Autobiography of Kwame Nkrumah," he questions the accuracy of the date of his birth, which was not officially recorded.He went to Achimota College, where he eventually changed his career goal from being a priest to being a teacher. Dr. Nkrumah studied at Lincoln University in the United States, where he graduated in 1939 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics.

Achievements and Political Career

Dr. Nkrumah was a revolutionary, political thinker, and politician who founded the Convention People's Party (CPP), which prevailed in both the initial pre- and post-independence elections ¹. Ghana implemented social democratic laws and practices, such as a welfare system, neighborhood initiatives, and educational institutions, under his direction.

  Impact and Legacy

 The renowned proverb of Dr. Nkrumah, "the black man is capable of managing his own affairs," served as inspiration for African attempts at self-governance. 

Because of Dr. Nkrumah's unwavering efforts, Ghana is now at the forefront of Africa's political liberation narrative.

 Founders' Day was replaced with Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day in 2018 by the New Public Holidays Act, which also instituted Constitution Day on January 7 and Founders' Day on August 4. 

Osagyefo Dr. kwame Nkrumah 

In honor of Dr. Nkrumah's birthday, let us consider his extraordinary life and legacy, his commitment and contributions have brought Ghana this far.

LONG LIVE GHANA 🇬🇭!

NKRUMAH'S LEGACY LIVES ON!