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Funeral of Robert Mensah, arguably Ghana’s greatest goalkeeper, who was tragically stabbed while trying to stop a bar fight. After his death, a song emerged. (1971) “Robert Papapa (clap) x2 Robert Mensah, No.1 goalkeeper, aka Nansa, woakɔ aburokyire. Kwasia bi te hɔ, ɛyɛ ne ya.”

Funeral of Robert Mensah, arguably Ghana’s greatest goalkeeper, who was tragically stabbed while trying to stop a bar fight. After his death, a song emerged. (1971) “Robert Papapa (clap) x2 Robert Mensah, No.1 goalkeeper, aka Nansa, woakɔ aburokyire. Kwasia bi te hɔ, ɛyɛ ne ya.”

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211,639 views • 6 months ago

“Our independence is meaningless unless it is linked with the total liberation of Africa” — Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Today we celebrate the 69th Independence Day of our beloved Ghana 📷 📷 Historic video footage celebrating Ghana’s day of Independence, — 6th March 1957. #Ghanaat69

“Our independence is meaningless unless it is linked with the total liberation of Africa” — Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Today we celebrate the 69th Independence Day of our beloved Ghana 📷 📷 Historic video footage celebrating Ghana’s day of Independence, — 6th March 1957. #Ghanaat69

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32,029 views • 3 months ago

Footage: Mock burial in Lagos for Former President Dr. kwame Nkrumah, (May 1972), whose body was still being held by the Government of Guinea, was honoured with a symbolic burial in Lagos, Nigeria. He died in Romania on April 27. On April 30 his body was flown to Conakry, Guinea.

Footage: Mock burial in Lagos for Former President Dr. kwame Nkrumah, (May 1972), whose body was still being held by the Government of Guinea, was honoured with a symbolic burial in Lagos, Nigeria. He died in Romania on April 27. On April 30 his body was flown to Conakry, Guinea.

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132,483 views • 1 year ago

Footage: Ghana Match Factory Corporation established at Kade in the 60's to produce matches for the country and the entire sub-region. In 1967, the factory was already exporting matches to Liberia, Niger and Mauritania.

Footage: Ghana Match Factory Corporation established at Kade in the 60's to produce matches for the country and the entire sub-region. In 1967, the factory was already exporting matches to Liberia, Niger and Mauritania.

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81,392 views • 1 year ago

In 1970, a Ghanaian Air Force Aircraft crashed in dense jungle near Daboasi village in Western Ghana. There were no survivors among the crew of seven. The aircraft, a "Beaver", was on a routine flight from the coastal town of Takoradi to Kumasi.

In 1970, a Ghanaian Air Force Aircraft crashed in dense jungle near Daboasi village in Western Ghana. There were no survivors among the crew of seven. The aircraft, a "Beaver", was on a routine flight from the coastal town of Takoradi to Kumasi.

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37,986 views • 10 months ago

Footage: Body of Obetsebi-Lamptey exhumed at nsawam cemetery & given proper burial at osu cemetery, 1967. He had been detained by the Nkrumah regime after allegedly responsible for the attempt on Nkrumah’s life. He died while in detention in 1963.

Footage: Body of Obetsebi-Lamptey exhumed at nsawam cemetery & given proper burial at osu cemetery, 1967. He had been detained by the Nkrumah regime after allegedly responsible for the attempt on Nkrumah’s life. He died while in detention in 1963.

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53,378 views • 1 year ago

Footage of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah 's iconic and historic speech as Ghana gained independence on 6th March 1957. Ghana celebrates its 66th Anniversary of independence from British colonial rule Today. Happy Independence Day Ghana 🇬🇭. #GhanaAt66 #IndependenceDay

Footage of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah 's iconic and historic speech as Ghana gained independence on 6th March 1957. Ghana celebrates its 66th Anniversary of independence from British colonial rule Today. Happy Independence Day Ghana 🇬🇭. #GhanaAt66 #IndependenceDay

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82,302 views • 3 years ago

On June 30, 1982, Justices Fred Sarkodee, Cecilia Koranteng-Addow & Kwadwo Agyepong, together with Major Rtd Sam Acquah; a retired Army Officer were abducted by unidentified assailants and murdered in cold blood. We acknowledge the good deeds of these Martyrs of the rule of law.

On June 30, 1982, Justices Fred Sarkodee, Cecilia Koranteng-Addow & Kwadwo Agyepong, together with Major Rtd Sam Acquah; a retired Army Officer were abducted by unidentified assailants and murdered in cold blood. We acknowledge the good deeds of these Martyrs of the rule of law.

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33,217 views • 11 months ago

Today in history: On June 4, 1979, Flt Lt Jerry Rawlings led an uprising sparked by bad governance, overthrowing Ghana’s SMC government under General F.W.K. Akuffo. Footage: Commemoration of the 13th Anniversary of the June 4, 1979 Uprising (1992)

Today in history: On June 4, 1979, Flt Lt Jerry Rawlings led an uprising sparked by bad governance, overthrowing Ghana’s SMC government under General F.W.K. Akuffo. Footage: Commemoration of the 13th Anniversary of the June 4, 1979 Uprising (1992)

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33,610 views • 1 year ago

Today in History, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from colonial rule, marking the dawn of a new era of freedom. we honor the resilience and sacrifices of those who fought for our liberation. Happy 68th Independence Day, Ghana! #GhanaAt68

Today in History, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from colonial rule, marking the dawn of a new era of freedom. we honor the resilience and sacrifices of those who fought for our liberation. Happy 68th Independence Day, Ghana! #GhanaAt68

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24,141 views • 1 year ago

On this day, Ghana officially became a republic, a new constitution was adopted, and Kwame Nkrumah was sworn in as the first President of the Republic of Ghana.

On this day, Ghana officially became a republic, a new constitution was adopted, and Kwame Nkrumah was sworn in as the first President of the Republic of Ghana.

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19,318 views • 11 months ago

Footage of thousands of people marched through the streets of Accra (1963) in support of President Nkrumah's dismissal of the Chief Justice, Sir Arku Korsah(the first African Chief Justice of Ghana) and in protest against the recent treason trial verdict.

Footage of thousands of people marched through the streets of Accra (1963) in support of President Nkrumah's dismissal of the Chief Justice, Sir Arku Korsah(the first African Chief Justice of Ghana) and in protest against the recent treason trial verdict.

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20,282 views • 1 year ago

Documentary film covering Queen Elizabeth II visit to Ghana, 1961.

Documentary film covering Queen Elizabeth II visit to Ghana, 1961.

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37,096 views • 2 years ago

Today in History: On Feb 24, 1966, Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in a military coup by the National Liberation Council (NLC) under “Operation Cold Chop.” This marked one of Ghana’s darkest political moments. Here’s footage from a foreign news report on the aftermath of the coup.

Today in History: On Feb 24, 1966, Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in a military coup by the National Liberation Council (NLC) under “Operation Cold Chop.” This marked one of Ghana’s darkest political moments. Here’s footage from a foreign news report on the aftermath of the coup.

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21,287 views • 1 year ago

Today in history in 1972, Ghana’s Prime Minister, Dr. Kofi Busia was overthrown in a military coup led by Lt. Col. Ignatius Kutu Acheampong of the National Redemption Council. This marked a turning point in Ghana’s political history, as it ended the Second Republic.

Today in history in 1972, Ghana’s Prime Minister, Dr. Kofi Busia was overthrown in a military coup led by Lt. Col. Ignatius Kutu Acheampong of the National Redemption Council. This marked a turning point in Ghana’s political history, as it ended the Second Republic.

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21,586 views • 1 year ago

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