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 (116 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Burkina Faso | 1 | 9.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 62,028 | $17,000 | 50$ |
| Totals | 1 | 20,903,273 | 62,028 | $17,000 | 50$ |
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Burkina Faso:
Kwame Nkrumah is affectionately mentioned by Mohammed Adam Sukparu as a notable figure in Ghana.
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Canada:
Kwame Nkrumah led Ghana to independence in 1957 and is referenced for his Pan-Africanist ideology.
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Portugal:
Kwame Nkrumah emphasized the importance of education and health for national progress.
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United Kingdom:
Kwame Nkrumah went on to lead Ghana after independence.
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South Africa:
Kwame Nkrumah is mentioned as a leader espousing pan-African ideals.
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Bangladesh:
Joharan Mamdani honors Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president, by naming his middle name after him.
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United Kingdom:
Kwame Nkrumah was the first prime minister and president of Ghana, known for his role in pan-Africanism.
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South Africa:
Kwame Nkrumah is one of the figures whose material will be assembled at the Thabo Mbeki Presidential Centre.
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Ghana:
The President reflected on Kwame Nkrumah’s seven-year development plan from 1963, which recognised infrastructure as the foundation for a modern, industrialised nation.
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Ghana:
Linking the plan to the country’s historical legacy, President Mahama reflected on Kwame Nkrumah’s seven-year development plan from 1963.
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