Dr Nkrumah’s son, Gamal passes away in Cairo
Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, a veteran journalist and son of Ghana's first president, has passed away in Cairo at age 68. The family statement highlights his intellectual contributions and commitment to African unity and social justice.
Why it matters
It marks the passing of a significant intellectual figure connected to the history of African independence and modern political commentary.
Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s second son, Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, 68, has died in Egypt, the family has announced.
Gorkeh Nkrumah, a veteran journalist and writer, passed away last Wednesday, having battled ill health for a while.
His burial will take place in Cairo tomorrow in line with Islamic tradition, but details concerning memorial arrangements and opportunities to pay tribute to his life and legacy will be communicated in due course.
His sister, Samia Nkrumah, on behalf of the family, announced the death in a statement yesterday.
“It is with profound sadness that the Nkrumah family announces the passing of Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, beloved son of Ghana’s founding President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and a respected journalist, writer and intellectual, a family statement issued by Samia Nkrumah said.
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