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 Un...