Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (born Francis Nwia-Kofi Ngonloma[2], September 21, 1909April 27, 1972)[1] was an African political leader. He was well known for being the first Prime Minister (later President) of Ghana, and his vision for a united African continent. On March 6, 1957, after ten years of campaigning for Ghanaian independence,[3] Nkrumah was elected and Ghana gained independence from British rule.

Kwame Nkrumah
Soviet postage stamp with Nkrumah's face on it.
JanamSeptember 21, 1909
Nkroful, Gold Coast[1]
MautApril 27, 1972
Bucharest, Romania[1]
Duusra naamOsagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
Jaana jaawe haeHead of state of Ghana, philosopher
PadwiDr.


References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Biography of Kwame Nkrumah". Africa Within. Retrieved 2008-08-07.
  2. Fordjour, Asante (2006-03-06). Nkrumah and the Big Six. Ghana HomePage (GhanaWeb.com). Retrieved on 20 Actobar 2008.
  3. Nosotro, Rit (2008-01-15). "Nkrumah, Kwame: Dictator of independence for Ghana". Hyperhistory.net. Archived from the original on 2009-09-18. Retrieved 2009-10-11.