Tag Archives: KWAME

US$10 million committed to refurbishing Kwame Nkrumah Park, Cape Coast castle, others

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated government’s plan to renovate existing and construct some new tourist sites in the country. According to the president, an amount of US$10 million is being set aside to undertake the project. Part of this will be used to renovate the Cape Coast Castle, and the Kwame …

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‘I married not for myself but for the presidency’ – Kwame Nkrumah

Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President, had a different perspective on the institution called marriage. He never believed in it. He stated during his lifetime that, he did not marry Fathia Halim Rizk [Helena Ritz Fathia Nkrumah] for himself but for the Presidency and Republic of Ghana. While couples have …

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CPP to rebury Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has alleged that Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was not given a befitting burial by the state. The party has therefore announced that it will organise a fresh burial ceremony for the late freedom fighter in November, 2022. The CPP believes the “restless” soul …

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What Kwame Nkrumah said in 1966 about the ‘biggest sin’ against Ghana

On February 24, 1966, while Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was on a peacemaking trip over the Vietnam War in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, his government was overthrown. Launched by the National Liberation Council, the coup d’état was code-named “Operation Cold Chop.” Kwame Nkrumah had left a 3-person presidential commission …

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50 years ago today, Kwame Nkrumah died

The Ghanaian Times newspaper report of Friday, April 28, 1972, had the bold headlines “Kwame Nkrumah is dead, State Burial for him,” and “The man, Nkrumah,” announcing the death of Ghana’s first president. Looking at 50 years since that announcement was made, GhanaWeb brings back a photo of that newspaper page that detailed …

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Rap in English to reach a higher audience – Okyeame Kwame

Veteran rapper Okyeame Kwame has admitted that his brand would have been recognized in the international market if he had done his rap verses in the English language. According to the rap doctor, even though he has no regrets about sticking to his mother tongue for his compositions, he urges up-and-coming …

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Two accidents recorded on Kwame Nkrumah Motorway

The Ghana Police Service has said that two accidents have been recorded on the Kwame Nkrumah Motorway (N1) involving vehicles heading towards Accra, between Adjeikojo and Abattoir. According to the Police, the accident involved a saloon car, an articulated truck, and a single roll-over rigid truck. Pictures shared by the police show …

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Okyeame Kwame, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy to perform at Otumfuo’s 72nd birthday

Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame and Stonebwoy are set to perform at the 72nd birthday celebration of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The event is scheduled to take place in Memphis in the United States of America (USA) on May 6, 2022. Otumfuo is billed to participate in the 2022 ‘Memphis in May International …

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LIVESTREAMED: Kwame Sefa Kayi interviews Asamoah Gyan

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan is on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo program for an interview on his book launch slated for April 30. Gyan’s autobiography is set to go up on April 30 with expectations high that it will bring closure on a lot of issues. The legendary striker is …

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