Students of the Department of Music and Dance of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) left patrons in stitches with the thrilling performance of " Nkrumah's vision For One Africa".
The play-fused with comical characters, comedy-filled dialogues, traditional music, and dance performances such as Agbadza, Borborbor talked about the achievements and legacies of Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who earlier was a Prime Minister and African's foremost champion of continental unity and liberation of the black race.
A scene from the play
The cast succeeded in cracking the ribs of patrons with their comic performance, making the excited audience conclude in unison that Dr. Kwame Nkrumah lived up to his dictum that, “The Independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked with the total liberation of the African continent.”
Paul Addo, who played the role of Nkrumah, shocked the audience with his deep voice depicting the true character of Ghana's first President who led the country to independence in 1957.
The patrons learnt good lessons from Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who was born on September 21, 1909, and passed on April 27, 1972.
Paul Addo playing the role of Nkrumah
"Nkrumah's Vision for One Africa" was written by Dr. Eric Debrah Otchere and directed by Dr. Delali Numekevor, all Senior Lecturers of the Department of Music and Dance.
Beaming, some patrons after watching the play told University reporters that " Dr. Kwame Nkrumah remains an iconic figure in Ghanaian history."
Mabel Osei, a patron of the play, a student in level 300, said Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's life and achievements were worthy of emulation for the younger generation.
Similarly, another patron, Samuel Osei, a level 400 medical student, said he enjoyed every bit of the play and gave thumps up to the Department of Music and Dance.
A dance scene during the play
Another patron, a retired U.S-based Ghanaian teacher, Mr. Kwaku Owusu Achiaw, praised Dr. Kwame Nkrumah for promoting Ghana’s national unity partly through the boarding school system where all students were made to feel very equal, irrespective of family wealth, creed, fame, ethnicity or occupation.
"The play tells you that “Nkrumah never dies!” and I urge the Department to promote the ideals of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah" he continued.
The two-hour musical theatre was witnessed by the Head of the Department of Music and Dance, Dr. John Doe Dordzro, as well as other top University officeholders.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC