Kwame Nkrumah (Ghanaian leader)

Kwame Nkrumah was a prominent Ghanaian leader who played a key role in Ghana's independence from British colonial rule in 1957. As the first Prime Minister and later President, he championed Pan-Africanism, advocating for unity among African nations. Nkrumah aimed to promote economic development and social progress in Ghana while inspiring movements for independence across Africa. His leadership combined visionary ideas with efforts to modernize the country, though he faced challenges and controversies, including political strife. Nkrumah remains a significant figure in Africa’s struggle for sovereignty and self-determination.