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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day
Celebrates the birthday of Ghana's first president
Celebration date
September 21
Geographic reach
1 country
A day to honor Kwame Nkrumah, a prime leader in gaining Ghana's independence.
Originally celebrated as Founder's Day, this holiday honors Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president and a prominent pan-Africanist leader.
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On this day in African history
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