Beyond Independence: Why Nkrumah and Ransome-Kuti’s Visions Still Matter in 2026

Описание: Independence vs Sovereignty | Kwame Nkrumah & Funmilayo Ransome Kuti

Is independence enough for a nation to be truly free? In Week Two of our Black History Month series, we explore the lives of two giants of African liberation: Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Funmilayo Ransome Kuti of Nigeria.

While Nkrumah focused on building a powerful state and Pan African unity, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti organized the masses to demand accountability from the ground up. Together, their stories reveal the "Sovereignty Gap" and show why real freedom requires both a strong government and an organized citizenry.

In this video, we cover:

The early life and Pan African vision of Kwame Nkrumah.

How Ghana became the first sub-Saharan colony to gain independence.

The grassroots organizing of Funmilayo Ransome Kuti and the Nigerian market women.

Why post-colonial states often struggle to maintain true sovereignty.

The "Double Lock" system: Balancing state power with people power.

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