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Nkroful lies in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. - BIRTH PLACE and original BURIAL PLACE
of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
First President of the Republic of Ghana, who leaded
Ghana as first African country into independence in 1957
- Kwame Nkrumahs last speech, before his death in 1972 -
Nkroful
At Nkroful, one can find the memorial of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana. The memorial is at the site of the birthplace and original burial place of Dr. Nkrumah. It houses some simple visitor facilities and a souvenir shop.
Nkroful is also home to the mystical River Subre, and it is close to three forest reserves – Draw River Forest Reserve, Ndumfri Forest Reserve, and Shelter Forest Reserve.
Situated just 83km west of Sekondi-Takoradi, in the hinterland of Ghana West Coast, the area around Nkroful is full of natural resources such as oil palm, coconut palm, cocoa and gold.
When visiting Nkroful
Take a guided tour of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial, and visit River Subre, also known as ‘Mysterious River’
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ENTER the MUSEUM & MEMORIAL * See PICTURES of Centenary Celebrations
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