Kwame Nkrumah was a significant figure in Africa's fight for independence. Born on September 21, 1909, in Nkroful, Ghana, he later became the first prime minister of Ghana, the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. Nkrumah wasn't just a political leader; he was a passionate advocate for the idea of pan-Africanism—believing that all African countries should come together to fight against colonial powers.

A Mind Ahead of His TimeWhile studying in the United States and Britain, Nkrumah encountered racism and financial difficulties, but he also found inspiration in the writings of famous thinkers like Lenin and Marx. His book "Neo-Colonialism, the Last Stage of Imperialism," published in 1965, argued that even after gaining independence, African nations were still controlled by foreign powers in subtle ways. This idea shocked the British and Americans, as they feared Nkrumah’s insights could inspire other countries to rise against them.

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