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Fathia Nkrumah’s last wish on her sickbed before her demise in 2007

This became possible when she made a last wish to be buried by her husband when she dies.

Fathia Nkrumah died in 2007 in Egypt, and her body was transported to Ghana in fulfillment of that wish.

Making this known on GhanaWeb TV’s People and Places, hosted by Ernestina Serwaa Asante, the Director of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Edward Quao, noted that Fathia Nkrumah also had a state burial before being buried inside the mausoleum.

He said, “Eventually, it was thought that Dr. Nkrumah deserved a proper national honour, so this site was chosen because of the historical importance, and they built this place to house his final remains.

“Fathia Nkrumah, his wife, died in 2007 in Egypt. Not long after she also passed, the news then came from the children that on her sickbed, during her last days, she actually made a wish to be buried close to her beloved husband.”

Quao further said, “So, that request got to our then president, His Excellency J.A. Kufuor. Discussions went on in his government, and it was agreed. So, they brought Fathia back from Egypt, gave her a state funeral, and her remains were also brought, so we have her tomb just on the other side.”

Inside the mausoleum is a skylight, and most patrons seek refuge in the mausoleum where Nkrumah and his wife were buried because the place is cozy and serene.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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