Ghana Marches In Memory Of Gaining Their Independence
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Ghana celebrates their independence on March 6th. Their celebrations are highlighted by a traditional march at the Black Star Square in the capital of Accra. Schoolchildren and security personnel typically participate in the march.
Ghana’s independence day celebrates the strength of the African spirit and breaking free from colonial rule. Ghana was the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence from Great Britain which led to the decolonization of Africa. Ghana’s independence is attributed to leader Kwame Nkrumah, who said: “Our independence is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of the African continent.”
