On August 4, Ghana remembers its fight for freedom on Founders’ Day.
This wasn’t always the case; in the past, the holiday was known as “Founder’s Day” and commemorated Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, a freedom warrior who went on to become the first president of independent Ghana.
Dr. Nkrumah established the Ghanaian liberation movement along with five other members of a political group opposed to British control.
On this day, they are all recognized.
The Big six included the first president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah. He was celebrated on September 21 each year as “Founder’s Day” in honor of his involvement in the Ghanaian campaign for independence from British colonial control since he was born on that day.
The “Big Six” also included Edward Akufo-Addo, Joseph Boakye Danquah, Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey, William Ofori Atta, and Ebenezer Ako-Adjei.
The leaders of the current President Akufo Addo’s administration had numerous ideas and insights that other “Big Six” figures who participated in the fight for Ghana’s independence needed to be honored as part of the commemoration.
The phrase “Founder’s Day” was changed to “Founders’ Day.” As part of Ghana’s “Founder’s Day” celebration and in honor of the “Big Six,” the word is plural to include other members of the group.
Additionally, Ghanaians celebrate “Founders’ Day” with events aimed at inspiring both locals and expatriates to recognize Ghana as their place of origin.
Besides the celebration of the “Founders’ Day” citizenry is encouraged to continues to honor Dr. Nkrumah on September 21 with the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day.
