Kwame Nkrumah’s son passes on

Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, a journalist and son of Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah, has passed away. He is reported to have died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. A family source has disclosed that his burial will take place on Saturday, October 17, in Egypt, in accordance with Islamic customs. The specific cause of his death has not been disclosed at the time of reporting.

Gamal Nkrumah spent a significant portion of his career working as a journalist and editor at Al-Ahram Weekly, the English-language publication of the Al-Ahram press organization, based in Egypt. He held this position for over 15 years, covering international events and delving into African and global politics. His work often centered on Pan-Africanism and the role of Africa within international affairs.

Born in Accra in 1958, Gamal was the son of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's inaugural President, and his Egyptian wife, Fathia Nkrumah. He furthered his education at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, where he reportedly earned a doctoral degree in political science. Nkrumah hailed from a family with a prominent place in Ghana's political landscape.

His sister, Samia Nkrumah, is a politician who previously served as an MP for Jomoro and chairperson of the Convention People's Party (CPP). His younger brother, Sekou Nkrumah, is a writer and political activist residing in Ghana.

Through his work in Cairo, Gamal Nkrumah infused Ghanaian political history into discussions surrounding African and international affairs. His journalism explored a wide range of topics, spanning Africa, the Middle East, and the broader world.