GHANA 70FIRST / CLOSED DOORS
Legacy Family Retreat
A private space for legacy families to connect and shape the work ahead.
AFRICA HOUSE / GHANA AT 70
Freedom’s
next chapter.
Help turn a landmark anniversary
into lasting independence.
SAVE THE DATE1–7 MARCH 2027
ACCRA, GHANA
Partner. Sponsor. Give. Take action.
THE INVITATION
A celebration.
A shared mission.
Legacy families, leaders and creators together in Accra. People everywhere taking practical action for greater independence.
THEN / INVITATION ONLY
The conference
Conversations on repair, ownership, education and cooperation—with action in view.
TOGETHER / CULTURE
Concert & film festival
Music, film and stories that carry the invitation beyond the room.
Core activities: 4–6 March · Independence Day: 6 March · Programme and access details to follow.
Independence is an action.
Back local enterprise. Mentor an emerging leader. Champion a social activation. Bring a practical idea for your community.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LEGACY INITIATIVE
Meet the Legacy Circle.
Samia Nkrumah
Legacy of Kwame Nkrumah
Founding Chairperson & Patron
Kojo Annan
Legacy of Kofi Annan
Co-founder & Founding Patron
Shanthi Annan
Legacy of Kofi Annan
Co-founder & Founding Member
Hakim Abdel NasserAFRICA HOUSE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
Hakim Abdel Nasser
Legacy of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Founding Patron
Miya AliAFRICA HOUSE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
Miya Ali
Legacy of Muhammad Ali
Founding Patron
H.R.H. Al Emir Lahouari Benarba Ben Mahiedinne Al Hassani
Legacy of Abd El Qadir
Founding Patron
Dr Julius Garvey
Legacy of Marcus Garvey
Founding Patron
Kokeb KassaAFRICA HOUSE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
Kokeb Kassa
Legacy of Haile Selassie
Founding Patron
Mádé Kuti
Legacy of Fela Kuti
Founding Patron
Yeni KutiAFRICA HOUSE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
Yeni Kuti
Legacy of Fela Kuti
Founding Patron
Ndaba MandelaAFRICA HOUSE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
Ndaba Mandela
Legacy of Nelson Mandela
Founding Patron
Kwame Nkrumah Jr.AFRICA HOUSE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
Kwame Nkrumah Jr.
Legacy of Kwame Nkrumah
Founding Patron
Madaraka Nyerere
Legacy of Julius Nyerere
Founding Patron
Suneeta OlympioAFRICA HOUSE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
Suneeta Olympio
Legacy of Sylvanus Olympio
Founding Patron
Jeffrey “DuBois” Peck
Legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois
Founding Patron
Olivia SenghorAFRICA HOUSE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
LEGACY INITIATIVE
Olivia Senghor
Legacy of Léopold Sédar Senghor
Founding Patron
Dr Ilyasah Shabazz
Legacy of Malcolm X
Founding Patron
All 16 founding Patrons, alongside co-founder Shanthi Annan. Ghana 70 participation will be announced separately.
BUILD WITH US
Bring something
that moves us forward.
Funding, expertise, resources or an idea. Start a conversation about the contribution that fits you.