This holiday marks the birth anniversary of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President and a towering figure in the nation’s history. Dr. Nkrumah, a visionary politician, revolutionary thinker, and staunch advocate of African unity, is remembered as the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana. He played a pivotal role in steering the Gold Coast to independence from British colonial rule, laying the foundation for modern Ghana. In 2025, the holiday will be observed on Monday, 22nd September, as the 21st falls on a weekend.
