The Little Boy from Nkroful: How Kwame Nkrumah Became a Giant for African Independence
Accra: From the small village of Nkroful in the Western part of the Gold Coast, a young boy emerged who would later become a towering figure in the quest for African independence and a voice for the oppressed. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who identified himself as an African beyond ethnic boundaries, sought to uplift the continent and its people, who had endured numerous adversities. According to Ghana News Agency, Nkrumah viewed Africa’s past as a source of strength, despite its tragic history of slavery and colonization. These experiences, he believed, gave Africans a reason to rise above and prevent future enslavement.