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1 month ago

The Ancestral project by Ghanaian sculpture Kwame Akoto-Bamfo. (wwwkwameakotobamfo.com … See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

September 21st is Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. A statutory public holiday in Ghana 🇬🇭 to commemorate, remember, honour and celebrate his birthday.

🌎 Did you know

✳ Born 1909 at Nkroful, Ghana
✳ Studied 12yrs abroad UK and USA from 1935
✳ Organised 5th Pan-African congress 1945 UK
✳ 10yrs campaign for Independence
✳ Formed Convention Peoples Party 1949
✳Imprisoned by colonial Government Jan 21st, 1950 for 3yrs at James Fort.
✳ First Prime Minister 1952 and First President of Ghana 1960
✳ Member of the big 6 instrumental in gaining Independence for Ghana 1957
✳ Pan-African advocate, dreamed of United States of Africa
✳ Formation of Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963
✳ Accused of being dictator and overthrown by military in 1966
✳ Lived in Guinea as honorary Co-President
✳ Died in exile in Bucharest, Romania April 27th, 1972 age 62 undergoing medical treatment.
✳ Died of prostate cancer, but suspicions of being poisoned.
✳ Had 3 burials: Guinea, Nkroful and final resting place in Accra.
✳ Given the Akan title Osagyefo, traditionally given to victorious leaders in battle.

Rise in Power ✊🏾

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2 months ago

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3 months ago

‘When the roots of a tree begin to decay, it spreads death to the other branches’. Nigerian Proverb

Let’s continue to look after our inner system, inner soul, inner body. So that our outer wellbeing can continue to function, grow healthy and glow.

Know Thy Self ❤

When was the last time you had a health check? Dont be alone, call your sisterhood or brotherhood.

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The Calabash Hub is at Paloma Hotel – Accra.

3 months ago

Attracted to the statues as soon as entering the forecourt at @palomahotel. Was concentrating on posing. Although old they seemed alive and relevant today in Africa sense – as in dress style, imitation and expression.

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