Kwame Nkrumah was a prominent leader in Ghana and a key figure in the fight for African independence. Born on September 21, 1909, he became the first Prime Minister and later the first President of Ghana after it gained independence from British colonial rule in 1957. Nkrumah was a strong advocate for pan-Africanism, believing that African nations should unite to achieve political and economic freedom. Nkrumah's vision extended beyond Ghana; he aimed to inspire other African countries to seek independence. However, his government faced challenges, including economic difficulties and political opposition. In 1966, he was overthrown in a coup, but his legacy as a champion of African unity and independence endures.