IT is all sytems go for Ghanaians on Saturday when they celebrate their golden jubilee at Esibayeni Lodge.

THE association of Ghanaian nationals in Swaziland has extended invitations to all Ghanaians and the general public to Ghana’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations. The celebrations are aimed at creating public awareness on how Ghana attained its independence, and how this shaped the countryto what it is today.

The celebrations will run throughout the year on selected dates. The first celebration was held on the 6th of March and the second one was held on the 10th. This will be the third celebration in the series.

The Republic of Ghana was once a leading African economy through its extensive cocoa industry in the 1950s. Ghana was once a leading African country that aided many African students with scholarships to study in the Republic and abroad. The 6th of March 1957 was a very historic day in Ghana as well as African history, because on that day, Ghana became the first country in Africa, south of the Sahara, to gain independence from colonial rule. This year marks 50 years of Ghana’s independence, and the main objectives for these celebrations are to commemorate Ghana’s landmark achievement as the first country in Black Africa to attain independence.

“By attaining independence, Ghana set a lead, that was soon followed by other African countries through negotiations pioneered by Kwame Nkrumah with the British government,” said Daniel Bediako, who is the chairperson for Ghanaian nationals in Swaziland. The celebrations will also reflect on the evolution, development, achievements and drawbacks of Ghana over the past fifty years.

“People should come in their numbers to be part of the group that will look forward to the future, to our vision of excellence in all fields of endeavour in the next fifty years towards our centenary birthday as a nation,” stressed Bediako.

These celebrations will not only be held in the country, but globally as Ghanaian nationals in different countries have also planned similar jubilee celebrations. Many activities will take place on this day. They include lectures on how Ghana actually attained her independence as well as dinner for both African and continental dishes. There will also be African music and dances throughout the night. Entry tickets cost E120 per adult and E60 per child. In Mbabane they are on sale at the following outlets: Afrikiko boutique, Venus salon, Wesco and Crisovik salon. In Manzini they are available at Venus salon, Wesco and Fattoos investments. They are also available with Alberta Odame(6046873), Kofi Spring (6037415), Osei Pharaoh (6180340).