Kwame Nkrumah’s Handsome Grandson Makes A Rare Public Appearance: “He Looks Like His Grandmother”

• The grandson of Dr Kwame Nkrumah is trending online after a photo and video of him surfaced on social media
• The son of Samia Nkrumah was seen in a batakari at the NkrumahFest 2025 chanting ‘freedom’ on the podium to those present for the event
• Social media users who watched the video wondered where Kwame Thomas Melega had been all this while and others commented on his looks

A photo of one of Kwame Nkrumah’s grandchildren, Kwame Thomas Melega, has surfaced online and got many talking about his looks and what he can do in the Ghanaian political space.

Kwame Nkrumah was the first Prime Minister of the Gold Coast and subsequently President of Ghana. He served as Prime Minister of the Gold Coast from 1952 until 1957, when it gained independence from Britain. He was President from 1957 to 1966 when he was ousted by a coup d’etat.

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After the coup, Nkrumah’s wife and children relocated to Egypt but later returned to Ghana in their adult lives.

Except for when Kwame Nkrumah’s children engaged in politics, his children and grandchildren have lived a quiet life usually out of the limelight.

Kwame Thomas Melega made a rare appearance in public. He is the son of Samia Nkrumah, the only daughter of Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

Kwame Thomas Melega attended the NkrumahFest 2025, a week long event held in Nkroful in the Western Region.

In a video, the only grandson of Dr Kwame Nkrumah wore batakari and stood by Nana Kobina Nketsia V, Omanhene of the Essikado Traditional area, and chanted:

“Freedom, Freedom!”

Nana Kobina Nketsia V, later introduced to those present and said that he is the grandson of Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

Watch the video below:

Netizens hail Kwame Nkrumah’s grandson

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YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to a photo of Dr Nkrumah’s grandson that was shared on social media. Read them below:

Africa Prince said:

“They don’t come home.”

Lloyd Amoah responded:

“Africa Prince, he is here with the Mum, Samia.”

Efya Nails wrote:

“He really looks like he’s grandfather.”

Abdallah Mustapha Sey said:

“The forehead isn’t foreheading.”

Akañ-Uge’s Grandson wrote:

“The Grand mother gene stil dey inside now 👍🇬🇭.”

Dede White said:

“Wow, his father’s forehead though. Nice.”

Dominic Abban wrote:

“You are welcome bro. Don’t forget to join the NDC.”

Irene Awutey said:

“He’s handsome.”

Samuel Dramani wrote:

“Indeed, Nkrumah never died.🇬🇭🙏🏿.”

Kwame Tuffour Antwi said:

“Hmmmm…..the African Star.”

Source: YEN.com.gh