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 | 2 | 8.50 | 0.27% | +10% | 31,072,945 | 93,007 | $67,000 | 201$ |
| Totals | 2 | 31,072,945 | 93,007 | $67,000 | 201$ |
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Ghana:
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah is honored as Ghana’s first President and his birthday is reinstated as Founders’ Day.
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Ghana:
Kwame Nkrumah was the President of Ghana and a key figure in the Convention Peoples Party.
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South Africa:
In 1966, Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in a Western-backed coup.
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Ghana:
Mr Ablakwa referenced the country’s founding father, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, to assert Ghana’s independence in foreign affairs.
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Ghana:
Strong foundations were laid by Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah and India’s first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
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South Africa:
Kwame Nkrumah, in his speech to the Conference of Independent African States in 1960, declared: 'The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of the African continent.'
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Ghana:
Kwame Nkrumah was Ghana’s founding President, honored during the visit by Modi and Opoku-Agyemang.
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Ghana:
Ghana's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, played a pivotal role in shaping global politics during the Cold War era.
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Ghana:
President Mahama referenced Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's vision for the Volta project and the importance of agriculture in his dream.
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Ghana:
Dr Kwame Nkrumah is highlighted for his role in shaping the relationship between Ghana and India.
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