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fromThe Nation
5 days ago
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The Global Politics of Kwame Nkrumah

Two contrasting statues of Ghana's first prime minister Kwame Nkrumah in Accra's memorial park represent conflicting interpretations of his legacy and political impact.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
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Pan-African Dreams, Post-Colonial Realities

Kwame Nkrumah's leadership symbolized African independence's promise but ended in authoritarianism and overthrow, illustrating postcolonial aspirations and disillusionment.
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fromIndieWire
4 months ago

Oscar Winners Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers Used a 'Sinners' Camera and More to Preserve Cinema History in 'The Eyes of Ghana'

But it wasn't a given Bowers would compose the score for Proudfoot's feature debut, " The Eyes of Ghana." "Because it's a lot of work, right? It's like, 'OK, it's six months of my life,' Proudfoot told IndieWire during an interview at the 2025 Middleburg Film Festival. "When you decide, 'OK, this project feels like it's part of my body of work,' it's a big decision, one that I take seriously.
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