Watch footage of Nkrumah’s mock burial held in 1972 in Lagos

Ogyem SolomonAugust 21, 2024

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In May 1972, a mock burial was held in Lagos, Nigeria for former President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

At the time of the event, Nkrumah body which was still being held by the Government of Guinea, was honoured with a symbolic burial in Lagos.

In the footage, a sizable crowd is seen following a group of men carrying the casket on a street procession amidst singing and chanting.

Nkrumah died in Romania on April 27. On April 30 his body was flown to Conakry, Guinea.

He mortal remains which was later brought to Ghana was initially kept at Nkroful, his hometown in the Western Region. It was subsequently relocated to Accra and kept at the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum.

Kwame Nkrumah led Ghana to gain independence from the British in 1957.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Ogyem SolomonAugust 21, 2024

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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.