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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 3 | 8.33 | 0.24% | +10% | 786,552 | 2,065 | $6,000 | 16$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 92,772 | $448,000 | 202$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 128,966 | $350,000 | 274$ |
| Gambia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.38% | +0% | 2,416,668 | 9,189 | $1,800 | 7$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 209,918 | $1,119,000 | 859$ |
| Totals | 7 | 647,555,807 | 442,910 | $1,924,800 | 1,358$ |
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Indonesia:
Kwame Nkrumah was a political leader from Ghana who inspired anti-colonialism in Africa.
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Guyana:
Kwame Nkrumah is one of the 17 historic leaders featured in the mural celebrating global black liberation movements.
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Gambia:
Kebba Lang Fofana evoked the vision of leaders like Kwame Nkrumah during his statement.
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Bangladesh:
Kwame Nkrumah was a former leader and prime minister of Ghana who called for a boycott of the World Cup.
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Guyana:
Kwayana visited Ghana (1964-65) where he met Kwame Nkrumah three times.
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Nigeria:
Kwame Nkrumah is mentioned as an example of those who remained faithful to the liberation mission.
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Guyana:
Kwame Nkrumah viewed the foreign-aid system as a form of neocolonialism.
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South Africa:
Kwame Nkrumah is mentioned as a genuine, revolutionary and selfless African leader who was assassinated.
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Tanzania:
Kwame Nkrumah is a historically significant name in Ghana.
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Ghana:
He also recalled the historical ties between Ghana and Romania, highlighting the role Romanian engineers played in Ghana’s infrastructure development during Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s administration.
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