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PROGRAM DETAILS |
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* “Nkrumah and the Du Boises” – Lecture Series organised in collaboration with the W E B Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture |
9th, 16th, 23rd Feb |
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* 50th Anniversary of Ghana National College” – Commemorating the Founder and his vision; the pioneer teachers and students; and the history of the college
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23rd- 28th Feb |
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* “Ghana’s Day of Shame” – Public Forum organised by Socialist Forum of Ghana
* “Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s Relationship with the African Diaspora” – in collaboration with African Diaspora Coalition in Ghana
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24th Feb |
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* Kwame Nkrumah Centenary Campus Lectures – in all Regional Capitals
* “Moments in Ghana’s History” – Documentaries, enactments, interviews with members of Independence generation, etc. |
Feb-May |
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* National Schools Quiz Competition: The Struggle for Independence – District to National levels |
Mar-May |
Section A |
INDEPENDENCE WEEK (27th Feb - 6th March)
The events of the period February 28th- March 6th will recapture the significance of the 28th February Crossroads shooting and the Declaration of Independence, as well as the leaders and key actors of the period. |
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* “His majesty’s Sergeant” – Film Premier, in collaboration with TV3 Network Ltd. (By special invitation) |
27th Feb |
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* Commemoration of 28th February Crossroads Shooting – Parade by Ex-Servicemen and Cadet Corps; re-enactment of incident; recognition of victims of shooting: Accra, Kumasi and Tamale |
28th Feb |
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* Launch of VRA’s Corporate Commemorative Stamps in honour of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah |
2nd Mar |
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* Mrs. Ruth Botsio hands over papers of Kojo Botsio (colleague of Kwame Nkrumah, and major figure in Independence movement and independent Ghana) to public purpose |
4th Mar |
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* Book Launch/Seminar – Seminar accompanying and framing the launch of books on Kwame Nkrumah and his times [In collaboration with Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park] |
5th Mar |
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*Thank You Nkrumah- Musical Concert at Oxford Street Osu |
5th Mar |
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* Independence Day Parade and Display – Dedicated to Commemoration of Kwame Nkrumah |
6th Mar |
INTERVENING ACTIVITIES |
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* “Economic Empowerment through Culture: Promoting the Smock” – With Ministry of Chieftaincy and Culture |
5th – 8th |
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* Launch of Kwame Nkrumah @ 100: A Retrospective of his Life and Times – with Moyo Pan Afrikan Solidarity Centre |
17th Mar |
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* “Beyond His Place, Beyond His Time:
Nkrumah’s Heritage in the New Millennium” – Inaugural Lecture by Kofi Anyidoho, Kwame Nkrumah Professor of African Studies, Inst. Of African Studies, University of Ghana |
18th March |
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* Nkrumah Ni! Africa Ni! – Play written and directed by Femi Osofisan |
15th–17th; 22nd–24th April |
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* National Women’s Day – Commemorating the Role of Women in Independence Struggle |
21st Apr |
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* Kwame Nkrumah Centenary Exhibition: The Legacy– with Nubuke Foundation and Ministry of Information |
26thApril – 5th May |
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* Commemoration of Death of Osagyefo |
27th Apr |
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* May Day Parade: The Ghana Trades Union Congress |
May 1st |
| Section B |
AFRICA LIBERATION WEEK - Joint Government of Ghana and African Union Celebration (22nd – 26th May)
The intellectual and Pan-Africanist dimensions of the Kwame Nkrumah Centenary Celebrations and the work programme of the African Union Commission will constitute the main thrust of the cluster of activities and events leading up to a special celebration of Africa Liberation Day |
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* Mock African Union Summit – Involving Tertiary Students from the continent (Int. Conference Centre)
* Opening of Kwame Nkrumah @ 100: A Retrospective of his Life and Times – with Moyo Pan Afrikan Solidarity Centre |
22nd May |
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*International Colloquium - Featuring Ghanaian, African and international scholars discussing the contemporary relevance of Kwame Nkrumah’s contribution to Pan-Africanism and internationalism (Int. Conference Centre) |
23rd/24th May |
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*Africa Liberation Day: Commemorating the Life and Times of Kwame Nkrumah (KN Memorial Park)
- Flag Raising
- Tributes
- Wreath Laying
*Inauguration of African Cultural Renaissance programme of the African Union
* Cultural/Musical Gala Night – Featuring bands and cultural troupes from the continent
*State Banquet (Banquet Hall) |
25th May |
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*African Diaspora Event –The African Diaspora honours Kwame Nkrumah
*High-Level Gala Dinner for Launch and Fund-raising for African Union Museum for Peace and Non-Violence |
26th May |
| OTHER ACTIVITIES |
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* “Plant a tree for Kwame Nkrumah”
* Refurbishment of selected Monuments and Memorials
* Documentary on Life and Times of Kwame Nkrumah
* Collaboration in development of full-length feature film on Kwame Nkrumah |
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