Have You Heard George's Podcast? - 29. Drama in Ghana Pt. 1

Too many people don’t know that Ghana was the first African country to break free from colonial rule. Why does that matter? How could it not? Control of Africa’s resources keeps the rich world rich. What would happen if Ghana’s example set off an anti-colonial cascade across the continent? George revisits the country’s freedom struggle through the rise of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president.

Written by George the Poet.
Produced by Benbrick and George the Poet.
Original music by Benbrick, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Sound Design by Benbrick.

Published on Friday, 29th September 2023.

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