On a day marked globally in honour of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Ghana stood at the spiritual heart of the celebrations, with a moving ceremony led by the Nkyinkyim Museum—a cultural and spiritual hub dedicated to preserving African memory and identity.
Though Garvey, one of Pan-Africanism’s greatest visionaries, never set foot on the African continent, his spirit has now been symbolically welcomed home.
As part of the Nkyinkyim Museum’s ongoing mission to honour African heroes, a striking 9-foot life-like sculpture of Marcus Garvey was unveiled.
The statue now stands as a powerful testament to his enduring legacy and the continued relevance of his message.
“This is a space where history, memory, and African spirituality converge,” said Kwame Akoto-Bamfo, the renowned visual artist and founder of the Nkyinkyim Museum, speaking to media during the spiritual re-engagement event.
“The museum is more than a physical space. It’s a pilgrimage site — a place of reconnection for people of African descent. This is where the story of the Black man is told — by us, for us.”
The Marcus Garvey Day commemoration served as a call for a deeper spiritual and cultural re-engagement for people of Black descent across the globe.
The ceremony included traditional drumming, libation, rituals and reflections on African unity, justice, and cultural sovereignty.
Nii Obido Ayettey, Head of Programs and Educator at the Nkyinkyim Museum, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the role of the museum in helping Africans rediscover their true cultural identity.
“Our mission is to awaken a sense of self — rooted in truth, tradition, and ancestral wisdom. The journey to reclaiming who we are begins with understanding our past, honouring our ancestors, and retelling our stories with dignity.”
The museum’s ceremony not only honoured Garvey’s memory but also invited Africans and members of the diaspora to re-establish a spiritual connection with the continent.
It reinforced a growing belief: Africa’s healing and empowerment must include the restoration of its spiritual foundations.
As the world marked Marcus Garvey Day, Ghana sent out a powerful message — that Africa is not just a place, but a spirit. And that spirit is calling her people home.
Source: Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa