"The Independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up to the total liberation of Africa" - Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (6th March,1957)
On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first country in Africa south of the Sahara to gain independence from colonial rule. 2007, marks 50 years of independence.
The theme for the anniversary is: Championing African Excellence. Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, envisioned this country as the guiding light of African independence and solidarity -- the BLACK STAR, the lodestar of Africa. Ghana’s attainment of independence and the subsequent ideological support it extended to other colonized countries on the continent, culminated in the emancipation of many of these countries from colonial rule.
There are three main objectives for the jubilee celebrations. They are:To celebrate and commemorate Ghana’s landmark achievement as the first country in Black Africa to attain independence from colonial rule;To reflect on the evolution, development, achievements and drawbacks of our country over the past fifty (50) years; and to look forward to the future, to our vision of excellence in all fields of endeavour in the next fifty (50) years toward our centenary birthday as a nation.
Year-long activities marking the Golden Jubilee have been scheduled, beginning in January 2007 and ending in December 2007. The monthly themes are:
January :
Reflections
February :
Towards Emancipation
March :
Freedom March
April:
Our Nation, Our People
May :
Our Wealth and Our Prosperity
June :
Heroes of Ghana Month
July :
African Unity Month
August :
Diaspora Month
September :
Service to the Nation
October :
Knowledge and Ghana’s Development
November :
A Healthy People, A Healthy Nation
December :
Final Curtain
The Meaning of the Flag. I decided on the three colors of red, gold & green because of the geography of Ghana. Ghana lies in the tropics and blessed with rich vegetation. The color Gold was influenced by the mineral rich nature of our lands and Red commemorates those who died or worked for the country's independence. Then the five pointed lone star which is the symbol of African emancipation and unity in the struggle agianst colonialism. --- Designer: Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh
