Ghana is celebrating their independence day on the th of March and we are all over this for an awesome celebratory quiz!
But before we jump directly into the quiz we thought to share some facts about notable Ghanaians that you may not have known before today.
Kwame Nkrumah
He was a pan africanist who fought against colonial rulers in Ghana. He led Ghana to her independence and became the first president of the country. Although he was much loved by the people, economic crisis and concerns about possible corruption led to a coup which ended his leadership.
Yaa Asantewaa
She was the queen mother of the Ejisu in the Ashanti kingdom. She ran an uprising against British colonialists. Although there was victory initially she was exiled to the Seychelles by the British the following year, she remains a symbol of strength and commitment to Ghanaians in the continent and the diaspora
Kofi Annan
Kofi Atta Annan was a diplomat who served as the 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations, from January 1997 to December 2006. He also won a Nobel Peace prize, he stepped down from his role in 2006 stating his concerns for insufficient push for peace in Syria. by UN member nations
Fuse ODG
This British Ghanaian musician made the song and dance move Azonto popular and played a key role in putting modern Ghanaian music on the worlds centre stage
There they are four facts about four notable and celebrated Ghanaians from past and recent history!
Ok time for the quiz! Have fun and tag us on social media with your scores!