The Founder

The truth about the founder of Ghana

In the heart of Africa, where the sun shines bright
Lies a land of freedom, a beacon of light
Ghana, oh Ghana, your spirit soars high
A tale of resilience under the vast sky
From the Gold Coast days to independence gained
Through struggle and strife, your strength never waned
March 6, 1957, the dawn of a new day
He led, showing the way
Kwame, with vision grand
Guided Ghana to its promised land
A question lingers, clear and grand
Why other names don’t quite withstand
The Big Six, with varied aims
Each held roles in freedom’s games
Yet their paths diverged in the fray
From the unity that led the way
Danquah, with wisdom’s thoughtful grace
And Akufo-Addo, in legal space
Their efforts, though noble, did not fully steer
The course to freedom, so clear and near
Mma no nye mo ya
For in the dance of freedom’s fight
Not all roles will shine as bright
And Ghana’s founder stands alone
In his name, the seeds were sown
Kwame Nkrumah, the nation’s call
Whose vision soared and led them all.
So history writes with careful hand
And Nkrumah’s mark will ever stand
As the founder who, through struggle and strife
Carved Ghana’s course, and gave it life
No force can erase his name’s ties
Nkrumah truly never dies
Shifting to August four will not sway
Ghana will celebrate the 21st September as Founder's Day

Ita Bobo DAfrican Poet

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

A glorious poem, showing pride and more at the time for celebrating such an auspicious date.

'And Ghana’s founder stands alone
In his name, the seeds were sown
Kwame Nkrumah, the nation’s call
Whose vision soared and led them all.
So history writes with careful hand
And Nkrumah’s mark will ever stand'

How very true.. History doesn't need the reminder but - thank you for offering one, sir.

[Quin]

i really like this one. i like that though it’s wordy, it’s clean to read.

[Brad Dehler]

Very nice. I didnt know how Ghana is so distinguished apart from the other African nations around it. Thank you for that insight and for the inspiration to pursue freedom

[SourdoughPancakes]

While I may not know the history you are referencing, I am intrigued as it's a beautiful poem.

[Arundass TP]

Excellent poem friend. Enjoyed reading. Really heart touching.

[Ita Bobo DAfrican Poet]

Thanks family