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See this well-kept German fort built in the 1600s Nkrumah delighted so much that it was his hideout

Fort Groot-Freidrichburg (also known as Fort Holland) was built by the Germans in 1683, and designed like a farmyard but by the time Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s founder and first president was around, he loved the place so much, it became one of his favourite hideout spots.

Upon a visit to the fort, which is located in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region, Goshers, a popular video content creator, narrated the stories of the fort – one of four built by the Germans when they came to the Gold Coast.

Confessing that it is, perhaps, the most well-kept ancient fort from colonial days in Ghana, Goshers told the story of how Nkrumah always loved to frequent this place.

He also explained that the place eventually became a usual hideout for Nkrumah, where he had a dedicated parking spot.

“This is a fort that was a delight to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. This fort used to be his hideout and anything he cam here, he would just come and park his car here and he would just go in there and go and meditate and all that.

“So, Nkrumah has slept in this fort before,” he explained.

Goshers also told the story of a well at the fort that is well over 300 years.

Watch the video by Goshers below to learn more:

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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