An event to celebrate the Founding Father and the First President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah under the auspices of Hon Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Ellembelle Constituency in the Western Region has been outlined.
To make the event a success, organizers embarked on a clean-up exercise through the principal streets of Nkroful, the hometown of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah on last Saturday,16th September,2023.
On Monday, September 18th,2023, there’s a soccer competition among nine community teams at NASS Park to ensure unity and preparation towards the main event.
On Wednesday 20th September,2023, there will be Candle Light Procession and Cutting of Nkrumah’s Birthday Cake; the event will parade all natives of Nkroful and its environs at the facade of the palace and take a walk through the principal streets of Nkroful between the hours of 9 pm to 11:45 pm.
The walk will end with a special cutting of cake session at Osagyefo’s mother’s residence at exactly 12 midnight.
Thursday 21st September,2023; There will be an SHS Symposium at NASS Yinsin Hall. This will focus on the story of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s birth through to the struggle for Independence
and his Achievement as the First President of Ghana.
Friday,22nd September,2023 is the Nkroful goes pink and talent show event.
The day will be set for a visit to most tourist sites in Nkroful with pink coloured dress code where there will be a talent hunt show at Mausoleum Park at exactly 7 pm.
Saturday,23rd September,2023 is the grand durbar and homecoming. The day will host all Chiefs, diplomats, and visitors to Nkroful at the NASS Park.
The day will witness a colourful procession of masquerade, dance, and culture between the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then a musical stage to honour five music legends in Ghana, set for 7 pm.
There will be a special Nzema food Bazaar to end the occasion.
The event is supported by Golden Empire Legacy Limited, Maaha Beach Resort, and The GEM Media.
