Welcome to The Nkrumah Story
Discover the life, vision, and enduring impact of Africa’s foremost Pan-Africanist and Ghana’s first President
Read MoreIndependence of Ghana
Read about how Kwame Nkrumah led Ghana to become the first country to gain independence in Sub-Saharan Africa!
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Read about how the foundation for African Unity was laid with Kwame Nkrumah as the Chief Architect!
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The Book
This book serves its readers with a delectable buffet of some of the major historical events that precipitated Ghana's independence struggle, from the late 1940s into the 1950s. The narrative is primarily based on the ac count of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, in his book "Ghana: The Autobiog raphy of Kwame Nkrumah" published in 1957.
Through interviews with some veteran historians and political activists, however, a few more details have been added to some of the accounts to put them in perspective. If you are an avid reader, then this book is certainly an unputdownable collec tion for you! It will get you emotional and, perhaps, teary.
It will take you back in time and immerse you in the bubbly history of the Gold Coast. For a moment, you might get a surreal experience as though you were an eye witness to the pre-independence revolution. When that happens, do not fret, just keep calm and enjoy the nostalgia.
About
The Author
The author is a Pan-Africanist, with research interests in African continental unity. In the last decade, much of his work has focused on integration within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
He is an alumnus of the University of Ghana, where he studied Information Studies and Political Science for his bachelor's degree and International Affairs at the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD) for his master's degree.
In addition, the author holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration (Pg Cert) from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). Besides his research work, the author is a seasoned civil society advocate who is currently President of the Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET) and Vice Chair of the Ghana Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund.
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Launch
Ghana Launch
This book was launched on March 5, 2012, as part of Ghana's 55th Independence Anniversary Celebrations, at the College of Surgeons and Physicians in Accra, under the aegis of the National Youth Authority (NYA).
It was launched by His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama (then vice president).
The Special Guest of Honour was Professor Kofi Awoonor of blessed memory and it was graced by Nkrumaist stalwarts such as Comrade Kwesi Pratt Jnr.
John Dramani Mahama (Current President of Ghana)
March, 2012
UK Launch
As part of activities to celebrate Black History Month in the United Kingdom in October 2012, this book was re-launched in Luton by Hon. Kelvin Hopkins, the then Member of Parliament for Luton North.
The ceremony was held under the auspices of Ghana Society UK (GSUK) founded by Cllr. Maria Lovell (MBE) who later became Mayor of Luton.
Launched by Kelvin Peter Hopkins (Former MP for Luton North)
October, 2012
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Testimonials
What readers are saying about the book
His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama
@ the launch of the book on March 5, 2012.
When I received my copy of the book, I was just about to travel. So, I decided to take it along with me. On the flight, I started reading and for two hours I could not put the book down until I read everything, from cover to cover. The story is so captivating and the illustrations are so illuminating. I sincerely wish to congratulate the author, Mr. Kweku Amoabeng Ortsin, for his exceptional prowess in storytelling.
Professor Kofi Awoonor
@ the launch of the book on March 5, 2012
The author truly deserves tons of commendation for this great effort. As a matter of fact, I really cannot understand why we have stopped teaching parts of our own history in our own schools. In my view, this is a book every Ghanaian and African child should read. I, therefore, recommend it highly for all JHS and SHS students across the country.
Comrade Kwesi Pratt Jnr
@ the launch of the book on March 5, 2012.
This is exactly what we mean when we say Nkrumah Never Dies. Today, I am delighted to see the story of Nkrumah retold in a manner that makes it easier for the younger generation to appreciate the struggle against colonialism and the struggle for the independence of this country.
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