Nkrumah Mausoleum, final resting place of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president, Accra, Ghana, Africa

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Kwame Nkrumah Park and Mausoleum

Accra


This tranquil park is full of bronze statues, fountains and wandering peacocks, with the mausoleum of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first leader, at its heart. It's a pleasant enough place to wander around, but the park museum is rather dishevelled. It houses a curious collection of Nkrumah's personal belongings, including the smock he wore while declaring Ghana's independence, as well as copies of personal correspondence and numerous photos of him and various world leaders.