The Birth of Ghana -Down memory lane with pure rare history

The birth of Ghana was marked officially with the obtaining and declaration of independence in 1957. On March 6, 1957, Ghana not only emerged as the hope for Africa but was seen even in the Caribbean and the US as the first country in Sub-Sahara to break and shatter the chains of colonialism

Today, many hardly know or remember some rare historic events from “The Birth of Ghana.” . This content will transport you back in time.

Ghana’s success gave hope to many movements that were fighting all forms of discrimination. Today, with all the challenges Ghana has faced in the past, Ghana continues to strive for the best as it prepares for another important election on December 7, 2020.

The black world was electrified by Ghana’s success as an independent country in 1957. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s historic statement that “Ghana is Free Forever” has lived on because Ghana has not looked back nor been colonised since then, and it will never happen again.

Ghana’s freedom and independence struggle, which won on March 6, 1957, broke and quenched the harm the birth of 1844 caused the then-Gold Coast for some 113 years (6 March 1844–6 March 1957).

Being the first of Britain’s black colonies to fly the colonial coop, Ghana became a great and respected symbol of racial confidence.

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Nkrumah’s belief that the “black man is capable of managing his own affairs” was enough to exhilarate the road to new racial possibilities and a self-belief mindset around the world.

Today, Ghana has come a long way and must be proud of its gains irrespective of the challenges and shortfalls of the past, for it is only those who have a future story to tell that have a past to improve on that can be challenged to build the future it aspires for itself.

The ideas of Marcus Garvey (1887–1940) become part of Ghana’s most important national symbol. Marcus Mosiah’s black star made its way into the center of Ghana’s national flag to represent Africa’s freedom.

CLR James (1901–1989) and George Padmore (1902–1959) were behind the scenes, providing instrumental advice to Ghana’s charismatic leader Kwame Nkrumah (1909–1972). No wonder, after the birth of Ghana, Padmore was one of Nkrumah’s advisors on African affairs.

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Unless you know the full meaning of Ghana’s victory and independence to the civil rights movement across the world in Africa, Asia, and the US, just a few to mention, you will not be able to tell the energy and spirit of self-belief that the Nkrumah-led independence declaration brought to many who were oppressed by colonial masters and governments of the time.

In the United States, Ghana’s historic independence boosted the stride of the fledgling movements led by Martin Luther King Jr. No wonder he shared in Ghana’s joy and visited Ghana along with Congressman Adam Clayton Powell.

The Birth of Ghana, Lord Kitchener

Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s rise to the throne as Prime Minister on March 6, 1957, would always be remembered alongside Lord Kitchener’s song titled “The Birth of Ghana,” one of Dr. Nkrumah’s favourite songs.

Lord Kitchener composed the song “The Birth of Ghana.”

Lord Kitchener’s song, “What is the Birth of Ghana?”

This day will never be forgotten. The sixth day of March 1957 When the Gold Coast successfully gained its independence,

Chorus:

Ghana is the name Ghana we wish to proclaim. We will be jolly, merry and gay. The sixth day of March is Independence Day.

Dr. Nkrumah went out of his way to make the Gold Coast what it is today. He endeavoured continually to bring us freedom and liberty.

The doctor started out as an agitator. He became a popular leader. He continued to go further, and now he is Ghana’s prime minister.

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The national flag is a lovely scene. The flag features beautiful colours of red, gold, and green, with a black star in the centre, symbolizing the freedom of Africa.

Haile Selassie, congratulations! Everyone received him with pride, particularly commenting on the doctor’s transition to self-government.

Source: ElectionsinGhana.com