Tags
1970s culture in Ghana, black American culture in Ghana, books by African politicians, Democracy in Ghana, Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, socialism in Ghana, Tamale
John Dramani Mahama became President of Ghana following the death of his successor, John Atta Mills, in office. I believe his ascension came at about the same time as the release of a series of stories exploring his formative years. ‘My First Coup d’Etat’ has little to do with the DC in Africa theme, but it is a GREAT book and as I am so often critical, I want to briefly sing its praise (I may go hear the Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso speak at the Wilson Center on Friday and I’m sure I will bash him). Continue reading