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Watch the 1972 footage of Fathia Nkrumah and children arriving in Ghana after Nkrumah’s demise

After being deposed in a coup d’état while on a peace-making mission in Hanoi, Vietnam, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah forced himself into exile in neighbouring Guinea-Conakry in February 1966.

He left behind a 3-person presidential commission in charge of the country, which was later taken over by the National Liberation Council (NLC) under military rule.

Dr. Nkrumah later died in Romania in 1972, with records stating that no family member was by his side during the months when he battled ill health.

However, in 1972, Nkrumah’s wife, Fathia Nkrumah, arrived in Ghana for resettlement with their three children, Samia, Gamel, and Sekou Nkrumah.

A video of their arrival recently surfaced on social media, showing them being greeted by dozens at the airport.

The video showed Fathia Nkrumah overcome with emotions after returning to the country where she was once a first lady alongside Dr. Nkrumah who was president and prime minister.

She was also met by some close allies and members of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), of which Dr. Nkrumah was the founder.

Watch the video below:

 

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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