How Kwame Nkrumah used metaphor as a political weapon against colonialism: President John F Kennedy Meets with the President of the Republic of Ghana Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah Wikimedia CommonsKwame Nkrumah (1912-1972), a pioneering pan-Africanist and Ghana’s independence leader (1957-1966), is regarded by many as one of Africa’s greatest politicians . Commentators, historians … [Read more...] about How Kwame Nkrumah used metaphor as a political weapon against colonialism | The Conversation
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Kwame Nkrumah: why, every now and then, his legacy is questioned | The Conversation
Kwame Nkrumah: why, every now and then, his legacy is questioned: Statue of Kwame Nkrumah at his mausoleum in Accra FlickrKwame Nkrumah led Ghana to independence in 1957 – the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve this feat. He’s still remembered for his unrepentant anti-colonial stance and strident Pan-Africanism. Above all, he is regarded as one of Africa’s ablest … [Read more...] about Kwame Nkrumah: why, every now and then, his legacy is questioned | The Conversation
Could an African passport bring to life the dreams of Nkrumah, Senghor and Touré? | The Conversation
Could an African passport bring to life the dreams of Nkrumah, Senghor and Touré?: Crossing borders have always been tough for Africans. Peter Andrews/ReutersEmbassies, visas and immigration officers. These things invoke nightmarish feelings in many people. This is particularly true in Africa. One cannot fail to notice the hallmarks of post-colonial performances of power at … [Read more...] about Could an African passport bring to life the dreams of Nkrumah, Senghor and Touré? | The Conversation
