Kwame Nkrumah Quotes
A collection of quotes by Kwame Nkrumah.
Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972) was a Ghanaian nationalist leader and the first prime minister and president of Ghana. He played a crucial role in leading Ghana to independence from British colonial rule in 1957, and became a prominent figure in the pan-African movement, advocating for the liberation of all African nations. Nkrumah implemented various social reforms and economic policies to modernize Ghana, emphasizing education, healthcare, and industrialization. Despite his initial popularity, his leadership became increasingly authoritarian, leading to his overthrow in a military coup in 1966. Nkrumah's legacy remains significant in Ghana and the decolonization movements of Africa.