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ROLE PLAYED BY GHANA TO AFRICAN NATIONALISM

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The independence of Ghana in 1957 marked the a turning point in Africa, it played a great role in ensuring the rest of the continent is liberated from colonial rule, and this cause was led by Kwame Nkrumah. The following is role played by Ghana to African nationalism  The independence of Ghana in 1957 inspired many African to fight for their independence as well. Kwame Nkrumah acted as limelight to other African states that were still under colonialism to fight for their independence. This is one of the reasons that encouraged African to use armed struggle so as to attain their independence.   Ghana under Kwame Nkrumah provided financial support to most of the nationalist movements in Africa that were fighting for the independence. The financial and moral support provided by Nkrumah inspired many African countries to fight against colonial rule   Following the independence of Ghana in 1957, Accra the capital city of Ghana became the headquarters of the pan Afr...