The Life and Activism of Kwame Nkrumah

Kwame Nkrumah was born in 1909 in what is now Ghana. He was influenced by the writings of W.E.B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, which shaped his belief in Pan-Africanism. After studying in the United States, Nkrumah became involved in political activism, advocating for the end of European colonialism in Africa and the unity of the continent. He founded the United Gold Coast Convention and later formed the Convention People's Party, leading Ghana to independence in 1957. Nkrumah's administration focused on improving the material conditions of the populace through infrastructure projects and educational initiatives. Although his government faced challenges and was eventually overthrown in a coup, Nkrumah's contributions to African unity and socialism continue to inspire.