Kwame Nkrumah
Kwame Nkrumah was the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana, serving from 1957 until 1966. He was a prominent advocate for Pan-Africanism and played a crucial role in the decolonization of Africa. Nkrumah's vision for a united Africa was underscored by his belief in the importance of economic cooperation and regional integration. He founded the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which aimed to promote solidarity among African nations. His leadership style and policies, however, were often controversial, leading to a coup in 1966 that ousted him from power. Nkrumah remains a significant figure in African history for his contributions to the independence movement and his enduring influence on subsequent generations of African leaders.
Born on Sep 21, 1909 (115 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 5 | 7.80 | 0.70% | +30% | 31,072,945 | 283,274 | $67,000 | 611$ |
| South Africa | 3 | 7.67 | 0.91% | +30% | 59,308,690 | 700,921 | $350,000 | 4,136$ |
| Gambia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 2,416,668 | 8,885 | $1,800 | 7$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 9,585 | $45,000 | 36$ |
| Totals | 10 | 104,616,922 | 1,002,665 | $463,800 | 4,790$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
Kwame Nkrumah is referenced as Ghana’s Founding President who emphasized the power of science and technology in agriculture.
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Ghana:
Kwame Nkrumah did not own a house and everything he had was owned by the ‘Republic of Ghana’.
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South Africa:
Kwame Nkrumah is referenced in Adebajo's exploration of pan-Africanist thought.
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Tunisia:
Kwame Nkrumah is cited as a key figure in the history of African unity.
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Gambia:
Kwame Nkrumah urged countrymen to embrace the noble challenge ahead.
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Ghana:
Quoting the first President, he reminded the nation that 'in the very short period, we remain prisoners of our past,' referencing Dr Kwame Nkrumah's visionary Seven-Year Development Plan.
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Ghana:
President Mahama invoked the legacy of Ghana’s first leader, Kwame Nkrumah, emphasising the need for a visionary approach.
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South Africa:
Kwame Nkrumah was an African leader whom Malcolm X met to connect the struggles of Black Americans to anti-colonial movements.
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Ghana:
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was Ghana’s first President and a key figure in the struggle for the country's independence.
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South Africa:
Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s visionary leader, urged Africa to 'face neither East nor West, but face forward.'
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