GETTING SMART WITH KWAME NKRUMAH MUSEUM


Monument is a type of structure that has been explicitly made to commemorate a person or event, or which has become relevant to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, due to its artistic, historical, political, technical or architectural importance. Examples of monuments in Ghana include Kwame Nkrumah Museum, The Independence Arch, Akosombo Dam, Adome Bridge and other cultural assets.
Get Familiarized With Kwame Nkrumah Museum
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, also known as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP) is the last resting place of the first President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. It was dedicated to him for his outstanding campaign to liberate Ghana (by then Gold Coast) from colonial rule in 6th March 1957 AD.
The entrance to the site is from the 28th February High Street just along the coast from Independence Square. It is located directly opposite the old Parliament House now known as the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)
Dr. Nkrumah was overthrown in 1966, after ruling for 9 years. He then went to exile in the Republic of Guinea. He fell ill and died in Bucharest, Romania 1972 when seeking medical treatment. Nkrumah’s body was first buried in Guinea since he was the Co-president there. With Nkrumah dead, the African Students Union in London feared that, the total emancipation of Africa have ended. The students sent a memo to Guinea asking that the body of the late president be brought to Ghana and re-erect the statue of Kwame Nkrumah that was toppled down during the coup. This marked the beginning of the Nkrumah Mausoleum Monument.
The design of the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, which represents swords turned upside down symbolizes peace. It can also be seen as an uprooted tree to signify the unfinished work of Dr. Nkrumah to totally unite Africa. The body is buried under a catafalque raised in the centre of the park. Symbols that reflect Ghana’s culture and history are been used to portray Dr. Nkrumah’s vision to promote the African personality. The full statue of Dr Nkrumah, wearing a cloth, in bronze is sited at the exact location where he proclaimed Ghana’s independence.
Kwame Nkrumah Museum and other monuments plays a cultural role. Such old buildings teach us about the history that happened before we were born and promotes the respect for those who lived in different times and different societies.
Besides, the museum is a great attractor of tourists. Everyone likes to experience the “spirit” of the place, which most often is represented through its architecture. Tourists tend to provide locals with jobs and extra income to the country whenever they visit. Kwame Nkrumah Museum serves as a place of work for both local people and international experts and contribute to boosting the economy.
Upon western cultural influence on our culture, our monuments still stands for our way of life. They preserve our cultural heritage, customs, negotiation patterns, decision-making styles and our ethical practices.




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