NKRUMAH - FREEDOM

NKRUMAH - FREEDOM

pentraits

Narrative

The pentrait celebrates Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s founding leader and widely regarded as the architect of independence. Guiding the nation from colonial rule to sovereignty, he served as Prime Minister from 1957 to 1960 and as President from 1960 to 1966, shaping the early direction of the new republic.

A visionary of Pan‑Africanism, Nkrumah believed that Ghana’s liberation was inseparable from the freedom of the entire continent. His ideas helped inspire independence movements across Africa and contributed to the creation of the Organization of African Unity, a cornerstone of early continental cooperation.

As one of the first generation of African presidents, Nkrumah’s leadership left a lasting imprint on both Ghana’s national identity and Africa’s post‑colonial political landscape. The title Freedom reflects the spirit of his era—an insistence on self‑determination, unity, and the transformative power of independence.

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Dimension:H 29.7cm x 21cm / ~11.7” x 8.3”
Media:300gsm archival watercolour paper
Year:2022
Signature:Front, bottom right

This artwork is offered unframed and includes a signed certificate of authenticity. Custom framing is available on request and will be quoted separately.

Location of Artwork:Accra, Ghana

GHS 12,000 🛒

(~USD 1,058 / ~EUR 903)

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