of becoming independent from British colonial rule. Ghana became the first nation in Sub-Saharan Africa to be freed from British colonial rule after 83 years of colonization. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

    Ghana marked its 67th anniversary on March 6, 1957, of becoming independent from British colonial rule. Ghana became the first nation in Sub-Saharan Africa to be freed from British colonial rule after 83 years of colonization. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the nation's first president, declared Ghana's independence from colonial rule to be a critical turning point in the history of the country's leadership. Annual celebrations begin on March 6 and include a variety of events that span the entire month, both within Ghana and among its expatriate population. The theme of this year's event was "Our Democracy, Our Pride."…