In the heart of Accra, the country’s capital, the air buzzed with excitement as Ghana gained independence in 1957.

It was a time for wild celebrations throughout the country when Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his colleagues announced the birth of Ghana on the eve of March 6, 1957.

Working as a journalist on duty, Cameron Doudu, had a firsthand experience of what the atmosphere was like on that day, and across the country.

He sat down with Partey Narh in this episode of People & Places on GhanaWeb TV, as he recalled his personal experiences as a young reporter, and also as a citizen of the new Ghana.

Discover more in the full interview below





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