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Father of Pan-Africanism and Ghana’s First President Kwame Nkrumah Died This Day in 1972

The story of the late Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah will continue to evoke fond memories and mixed emotions not only because of the avalanche of achievements he recorded in his position as Ghana’s first President and Prime Minister, but also because of his emergence as the ideological leader of a movement for a united Pan-African State.

Among his peers in Africa, he was most charismatic and passionate about the establishment of the United States of Africa. His contribution to the idea of African Personality, eradication of all forms of oppression against the African race and the fight for independence were arguably some of his biggest achievements. But like most African leaders of his era, he also had large chunks of enemies who wanted him dead at all costs. Although he avoided death on a number of occasions, he couldn’t do anything about it when his soul ascended to the heavens this day in 1972.

Today marks 44 years anniversary of that glorious ascension.

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Adedeji Ademola

Adedeji Ademola is a Staff Contributor of Face2Face Africa. He holds a B.A (Hons) in History and Diplomatic Studies from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria and an MBA degree with specialization in General Management and Entrepreneurship as well as a Master of Science degree in International Relations both from the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He was a recipient of the Guerrand Hermes Foundation for Peace Scholarship in 2006. He got the Best Student Leader award and also a merit award from the Faculty of Arts Students Association during his undergraduate days. Adedeji is a development strategist/activist and youth empowerment advocate. He is a Member, African Studies Association of the UK; Member, Royal African Society; Member, African Institute of Business Simulations, etc. His main research interests are in Politics, Society and Governance in West Africa, Africa inter-state relations, emerging powers, security, democratization and regional integration in West Africa. He has published articles in local and international journals; public media, among other several works.

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  • Edward Wilmot Blyden was the father of Pan-Africanism. Is work was the road map for Garvey and others who followed.

    Much love.

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