A Ghanaian nationalist leader and statesman who played a pivotal role in Ghana's independence in 1957.
As Ghana's first president, he advocated for Pan-Africanism and sought to unite African nations against colonialism and imperialism. Nkrumah's vision for a united Africa led to the formation of the Organization of African Unity, now known as the African Union.
Despite the fact that he was overthrown in 1966, Nkrumah's legacy as a champion of African independence and unity endures.
