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 | 3 | 9.00 | 0.48% | +20% | 31,072,945 | 178,980 | $67,000 | 386$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,649 | $15,000 | 13$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 8.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 214,887 | $350,000 | 1,268$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 389 | $31,000 | 9$ |
| Totals | 6 | 94,669,341 | 396,905 | $463,000 | 1,676$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah played a pivotal role in Ghana’s independence and development.
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Estonia:
Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in a coup while on an official visit.
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Jamaica:
Kwame Nkrumah is referenced in the context of historical revolutionary figures.
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South Africa:
As Ghanaian statesman Kwame Nkrumah observed, 'The Congo is the heart of Africa, any wound inflicted upon the Congo is a wound to the whole of Africa.'
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Ghana:
He paid tribute to black leaders such as Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, highlighting their contributions to justice and equality.
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Ghana:
Ablakwa reiterated Mahama’s deep-rooted commitment to Pan-Africanism, citing the former president’s ideological alignment with Ghana’s first leader, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
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