As Ghana celebrates its 67th independence from colonial rule, the nation's celebration of freedom extends far beyond the capital, Accra.

Kwame Nkrumah was a central figure in Ghana's independence movement and became the first Prime Minister and President of the country.

The Accra riots of 28th February 1948 marked a pivotal moment in Ghana's journey to independence from British colonial rule. These riots erupted in Accra, the capital of the Gold Coast (now Ghana).

In the annals of Ghanaian history, the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) stands as a seminal chapter in the quest for independence from British colonial rule.

In the annals of Ghanaian history, the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) stands as a seminal chapter in the quest for independence from British colonial rule.

On 28th February 1948, the city of Accra in the Gold Coast (now Ghana) witnessed a turning point in its colonial history. What began as a peaceful demonstration by veterans of World War II, demanding promised end-of-war benefits and pay, escalated into a tragic incident that ultimately fueled the drive towards Ghana's independence.