Nationalism in Africa : case of Ghana
The late nineteenth and early twentieth century witnessed the rise of nationalism arose as a part of anti-colonial struggles for independence .
Colonial rule in Africa was dictatorial. Only the "chiefs" were allowed to rule on behalf of foreign powers. Alternately, laws affecting Africans were created in all - white legislature. Africans had no decision - making powers or representations, not untill after second world war.
The forcible takeover of land from local owners or users ,increased taxation and poor working conditions led to many African protests .
In 1957, Ghana , known untill then as the gold coast, became the first Sub-Saharan African country to gain independence . The freedom movement was led by Kwame Nkrumah's convention People's party through strikes , boycotts and mass rallies.
In 1951 ,this party won a huge electoral victory.
It pressed the British to grant legislature that contained no no nominated or special members and won this demand in 1954 .
Election to the new legislative council were held in 1956. The convention People's party won these , thus paving the way for the proclamation of an independent nation under the name "Ghana".