Black Star Square
A Monument to Unity and Liberation.
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Black Star Square, also known as Independence Square, is Ghana’s most iconic public monument a powerful symbol of freedom, unity, and national pride located in the heart of Accra.
Commissioned by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and completed in 1961, Black Star Square commemorates Ghana’s independence from British colonial rule. It was built to host national celebrations and civic events, including the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II that same year.
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