The Nkyinkyim Museum in Ada, Greater Accra, has unveiled a striking portrait of Marcus Garvey, honouring the pan-Africanist’s lifelong advocacy for African unity, global Black liberation, and resistance against neo-colonial rule.
Footage from the unveiling ceremony shows dozens of participants coming together to paint the portrait alongside sculptor and artist Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, symbolising Garvey’s vision of collective effort and solidarity. Beneath the sculpture, a series of figurines were placed to represent unity among African peoples and their shared cultural bond.
Speaking at the event, Akoto-Bamfo reflected on Garvey’s enduring significance: “The message is that it takes the community to uphold our heroes. And our heroes are our ancestors.”
Neville Buchanan, Director of the Marcus Mosiah Garvey Foundation, also paid tribute, highlighting Garvey’s global impact and his ties to Ghana’s own identity, including the symbolic Black Star in the nation’s flag.
Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, remains one of the most influential voices in Pan-African history, inspiring movements for Black pride, independence, and empowerment across the world.
Watch the full video from the unveiling ceremony to see how the community came together in honour of Garvey’s legacy.
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