Kwame Nkrumah
Ghanaian politician, 1st President of Ghana
Born
September 21st, 1909
115 years ago
Died
April 27th, 1972
52 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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