Also known as: Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah · President Kwame Nkrumah · Dr. Kwame Nkrumah · Dr Kwame Nkrumah · President Nkrumah · Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah · Dr Nkrumah · the late President Kwame Nkrumah · Osagyefo · Osagiefo Kwame Nkrumah · the former Ghanaian leader · our first president Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
Ghana's first President whose legacy is referenced in higher education expansion, cultural exhibitions, Pan-Africanism, and theatre productions.
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“The Black man is capable of managing his own affairs.” Those words by Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, became a defining statement of Ghana’s independence and African self-determination. …
Is Nkrumah’s glory fading? Nkrumah’s iconic fountain at Circle runs dryThe Chronicle
… At a festival named after Kwame Nkrumah. At a festival held in the hometown of the man who led Ghana to independence and spent his life fighting for African sovereignty and dignity. …
They Flew Senegal’s Flag At Nkrumah’s Festival: It Was The Least Of The EmbarrassmentsJoy Online
… Expanding on Kwame Nkrumah’s historic 1957 declaration, Mahama concluded that the freedom, prosperity, and peace of any single nation remain insecure unless linked to the total liberation and shared justice of all humanity.
“No Nation is Inferior”: Mahama champions human dignity and security council reform at the UNJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has invoked the legacy of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, in calling for a renewed commitment to the liberation and development of Africa. …
Mahama invokes Nkrumah, says Ghana’s freedom must serve AfricaJoy Online
… President Mahama drew on Ghana’s independence history to reinforce his call, recalling the words of Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who linked Ghana’s independence to the liberation of the African continent. …
Freedom of any nation is insecure unless linked to freedom of all humanity – MahamaJoy Online
… During his visit to Ghana, Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to recognize the country’s historical legacy and highlight tourism’s contribution to economic growth and job creation. …
IFC MD visits Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, highlights heritage tourism and jobs in GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
As world leaders gather for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, few African statesmen loom as large over the institution’s history as Ghana’s founding president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. …
Beyond politics: Why Kwame Nkrumah’s ideals still matter for today’s leadersJoy Online
… igning the development strategies of the two countries and creating practical opportunities for their peoples. He said diplomatic relations, established in 1960, had been founded on the friendship between Chairman Mao Zedong and Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah …
Ghana, China reaffirm commitment to deepen strategic partnershipJoy Online
… Kwame Nkrumah’s government. The process was truncated by the 1966 military intervention by the National Liberation Council. …
JoyNews Democracy Is Not for Sale regional dialogue – My takeJoy Online
… The launch, according to Mr Aggrey, coincided with the anniversary of the birth of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. …
Ghana–Russia Center CEO launches book on youth diplomacy in MoscowSamia and Sekou Nkrumah have described how the 1966 coup that toppled their father, Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah, profoundly affected their late brother Gamel, including his health struggles and difficulties settling in Ghana after the family's years in exile and return in 1975.
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Samia and Sekou Nkrumah have described how the 1966 coup that toppled their father, Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah, profoundly affected their late brother Gamel, including his health struggles and difficulties settling in Ghana after the family's years in exile and return in 1975.
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A Convention People's Party delegation led by Chris Ziga visited the Nkrumah family to express condolences following the death of Gamel Nkrumah, second son of Ghana's first President. Family members attributed Gamel's lifelong struggles partly to the 1966 coup that toppled their father's government and forced them into exile.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
An opinion piece by Evans Mawunyo Tsikata criticizes the New Patriotic Party for petitioning the United States to suspend diplomatic courtesies for Ghanaian diplomatic and service passport holders, arguing the party should instead rely on Ghana's own institutions—the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Parliament, the Auditor-General, and the courts—to investigate alleged passport misuse.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, speaking on behalf of President Mahama at the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum in Accra, called for a common African digital governance agenda to bridge the digital divide and safeguard the continent's future. She emphasized that Ghana is implementing measures including distribution of digital devices to universities and development of a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, and stressed that closing the digital divide requires attention to affordability, accessibility, and digital skills.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is exploring plans to establish a satellite campus in Nzema in the Western Region to honour Ghana's first President and expand access to higher education in the area. The proposal emerged from discussions between the university's Vice-Chancellor and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, which also covered collaboration in research, technology, and natural resources management.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources are exploring plans for a satellite campus in Ellembelle, Western Region, intended to expand access to higher education and recognise Dr Kwame Nkrumah's contributions to Ghana. The discussions also covered potential collaboration in research and technology, including artificial intelligence applications, mining engineering, and financial technology in the natural resources sector.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama attended the Woven Meanings exhibition of Ghana's traditional kente textile at the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts in Moscow, organized by the Centre for Public Diplomacy as part of the Third Russia–Africa Summit's cultural programme. The exhibition displays kente fabric samples, weaving looms, and historic kente cloaks including one associated with Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah and another belonging to President Mahama.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's efforts to digitize historical film archives, preserve audiovisual collections, and restore film infrastructure were examined at a World Day for Audiovisual Heritage commemoration at UniMAC-IFT in Accra. The event highlighted urgent challenges including the preservation of approximately 3,000 cans of historical film materials, the disappearance of film-processing equipment, and the uncertain future of historic cinema facilities.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama secured six commitments from Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Third Russia-Africa Summit, including agreements to establish a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant, deepen defence cooperation for military equipment, increase grain production and fertiliser access, and expand scholarship opportunities for Ghanaian students.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to protecting Ghana's national interest, promoting resource-driven economic development, and advancing Pan-Africanism, reflecting on Dr Kwame Nkrumah's legacy during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Moscow.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. Dr. Kwabena Darko, founder of Darko Farms, says the company lost a $10 million World Bank loan at approximately 5 percent interest following Ghana's repudiation of foreign debts after the 1972 coup. He is calling on government to consider local business owners in economic policy formulation.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama visited a kente exhibition at the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts in Moscow, emphasizing that cultural understanding is key to Ghana-Russia relations. The exhibition showcases Ghanaian weaving traditions, including kente cloaks associated with Dr Kwame Nkrumah and President Mahama himself.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking for President Mahama at the Elevate Africa Annual Convening 2026 in Accra, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah challenged participants to identify and finance one concrete commitment to improve lives, whether through investing in young enterprises, removing trade barriers, or expanding education access. He warned that future generations would judge the current generation by its actions in positioning Africa to benefit from global changes.
30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The continent has excelled at expressing Pan-African unity in speeches and communiqués since the 1963 Addis Ababa summit, but individual nations have failed to align borders, budgets, boardrooms and attitudes to reflect genuine continental cooperation.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the inaugural African Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTACC 2026) in Accra from December 9 to 12, organised by AUDA-NEPAD and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts to promote the continent's cultural heritage, strengthen Pan-African collaboration and unlock economic opportunities in the creative industries.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare met with Guinea's Trade Minister Aboubacar Kourocuma to discuss strengthening bilateral economic ties, including plans to harmonise standards, renovate Nkrumah's former residence as a tourism site, and support AfCFTA implementation.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has applied to join BRICS as a partner to expand its economic options and diversify international partnerships, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The government sees membership as opening new avenues for trade, investment, and cooperation within the Global South.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama was conferred an honorary doctorate by RUDN University in Moscow. During his visit, he welcomed the university's proposal for a Russian-African studies programme and expressed support for expanded educational partnerships between Ghanaian and Russian institutions in fields including engineering, medicine and energy.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
UniMAC-IFT will screen historic films documenting Ghana's independence and early nationhood on 30 October, marking World Day for Audiovisual Heritage and honouring veteran cinematographer Rev. Dr Chris Hesse's work preserving the country's audiovisual heritage, including footage of Kwame Nkrumah's era.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Records and Archives Administration Department is digitising its paper records to preserve fragile originals, allow online access, and reduce deterioration; the effort includes archival restoration of newspapers dating to the 1800s. The head of PRAAD's Records Management Division also highlighted the poor record-keeping culture in Ghana and called on churches, mosques, shrines and schools to maintain archives.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has been selected to host the 2027 Global Literacy Day celebrations, following UNESCO's acceptance of the country's request. The Education Minister said the event will allow Ghana to showcase its contributions to literacy development and demonstrate the progress it has made in providing equitable, inclusive and quality education since independence.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bambu Heritage Productions and Africa Arts Network have signed a Master Cooperation Agreement to collaborate on theatre productions, cultural advocacy and infrastructure development, with plans to stage Nkrumah Showboy in 2027.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Celebrated Ghanaian playwright Chief Moomen's new production, Nkrumah Showboy Part 1: The Boy from Nkroful, had its main preview at the National Theatre, depicting Ghana's first President Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah's early life and influences, drawing on his autobiography and exploring themes of grief and urgency through his experiences as a trainee teacher and student at Achimota and Government Training College.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has endorsed the government's mineral sector reforms, including the Ghana Gold Board, saying they reflect efforts to strengthen state control over natural resources and align with Kwame Nkrumah's legacy of placing minerals under state control.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged the Global South to pursue better multilateralism, including fairer global financial arrangements, stronger representation in international institutions, and greater participation in shaping decisions affecting their countries. She emphasized that political independence is only the beginning, and the greater task is to build strong institutions, productive economies, and systems that respond to people's aspirations.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana's pursuit of partner status with BRICS reflects the independent foreign policy tradition championed by Kwame Nkrumah and the Non-Aligned Movement, with the government guided by national interest rather than external pressure.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa argued on JoyNews that Ghana should pursue BRICS membership without fear of American sanctions, citing President Trump's own dealings with Russia through a diesel agreement as evidence that countries advance their interests strategically. Ablakwa said Ghana should not let foreign threats deter its foreign policy when the US itself maintains economic agreements with the same BRICS nations.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Streaming star IShowSpeed has partnered with Breakwater Studios and Higher Ground Productions to bring The Eyes of Ghana, a documentary about the preservation of Ghana's cinematic history, to cinemas for a one-night screening on October 28, 2026 in the United States. The film follows 93-year-old Ghanaian cinematographer Chris Hesse, who served as personal cameraman to Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah, as he works to preserve and repatriate more than 1,000 reels of historical footage documenting Ghana's independence era and the wider African liberation movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, son of Ghana's first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has passed away in Cairo following a prolonged illness and stroke. A journalist, writer and intellectual, he was named after former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser and dedicated his life to examining political, social and cultural forces shaping Africa and the wider world.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President has expressed condolences on the passing of Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, a journalist and Pan-Africanist who was the son of Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah. The Office noted his contributions to African affairs and international relations, rooted in ideals of African unity and Pan-African solidarity.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →