Kwame Nkrumah

Ghanaian politician, 1st President of Ghana

Kwame Nkrumah - Ghanaian politician, 1st President of Ghana
Born

September 21st, 1909
116 years ago

Died

April 27th, 1972
53 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Ghana

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Served as the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana, leading the country to independence from British colonial rule in 1957. Focused on nation-building and pan-Africanism, advocating for the unity of African states. Founded the Convention People's Party and implemented policies for economic development and education reform. His leadership faced challenges, leading to a period of political turmoil and eventual overthrow in 1966. Nkrumah lived in exile until his death in 1972.

Led Ghana to independence in 1957

Established the Convention People's Party

Advocated for pan-African unity

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