Princess Fathia: Kwame Nkrumah's Granddaughter Makes Rare Public Appearance, Flaunts Her Beauty
- The granddaughter of Kwame Nkrumah is trending online after a video of her went viral on social media
- The daughter of Sekou Nkrumah was seen admiring nature, after which she proceeded to give a word of motivation to her followers
- Social media users who reacted to the comments expressed delight at being able to interact with the granddaughter of Kwame Nkrumah
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Princess Fathia Nkrumah, the granddaughter of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has turned heads online after she made a rare public appearance.
The young lady who has largely kept her life private and away from public scrutiny caught attention with a thoughtful social media post shared on TikTok on July 4, 2025.
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Wearing a broad smile, Fathia was seen admiring the beautiful morning scenery, after which she shared a motivational message with her followers.
"Hello there, isn’t it such a beautiful day? Fresh air, sun is out, go take a walk, clear your head, it would be good, I promise," she said, wearing a bright smile."
The 14-second video has since gone viral, with many confessing they had no idea she was related to Ghana’s first President.
Fathia Nkrumah marks Independence Anniversary
In March 2024, Fathia Nkrumah joined other nationals to mark Independence Day, commemorating the date when Ghana officially secured independence from its colonial masters. The day is also observed as the nation’s birthday, celebrating the birth of a free and sovereign Ghana.
She posted pictures showing the moment she paid a visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum.
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The beautiful model wore a colourful kente, its vibrant hues matching those of Ghana's flag.
Fathia Nkrumah then eulogised her grandfather for the role he played in ensuring Ghana gained its independence from the British.
"As we mark the 67th year of Ghana’s independence from colonial rule, many of us remain unsure of our nation’s fate. May we find the passion and urgency in our hearts to work towards safeguarding a brighter future. Let us not forget the words of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and the true values upon which this nation was built," she wrote.
Acting career of Princess Fathia Nkrumah
The granddaughter of Kwame Nkrumah is also making strides in her acting career.
Despite Princess Fathia studying acting at the prestigious Identity School of Acting (IDSA), founded in London, she also holds a Law degree from Lancaster University and The Open University.
The 29-year-old has starred in a variety of productions ranging from stage plays to movies and series.
Notable among the productions she has featured in, both in Ghana and abroad, are critically acclaimed shows such as Living With Trisha, V-Republic, Shampaign, and Dede.
She also starred in other films like Little Problems, The Curfew, SingleNotSearching, Dynamite, and The Fisherman.
Princess Fathia, in 2022, produced her movie, The Kids Are Not All Right.
As an actress, she has starred in many high-profile movies alongside Eddie Watson Jr., Toosweet Annan, Osas Ighodaro, Chioma Akpotha, Sika Osei, Toyin Abraham, Mawuli Gavor, and others.
Her resilience and growth in the movie industry have been acknowledged and rewarded when, in 2022, she was named the Discovery of the Year at the prestigious Women’s Choice Awards Africa, hosted in Ghana.
Nkrumah’s granddaughter Fathia hailed for lively spirit
Social media users were left in awe after finding out that Fathia Nkrumah is the granddaughter of Ghana's first president and hailed her for her energy and patriotic spirit.
user96366147204730 reacted:
"Thank you, Osagyefo, because everything you touched is indeed beautiful. #Nkrumah never dies."
TIKIOD reacted:
"Why don’t you join the NDC? You’ve got the potential of becoming Ghana’s future president."
@King AB replied:
"I love your grandfather so much. He’s so passionate, selfless, and visionary. I wish I had seen him. Nkrumah never dies. His legacy will be forever remembered."
user5969929467073 added:
"Hello, our granddaughter, thanks for your smile. It’s made our Sunday a wonderful one. We will expect you in the motherland. Love."
Stonebwoy celebrates Kwame Nkrumah's legacy
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian dancehall musician Stonebwoy eulogised Kwame Nkrumah in 2024 on what would have been the revolutionary leader's 115th birthday.
In a heartfelt post, Stonebwoy expressed his excitement about the occasion, referring to Nkrumah with admiration.
He highlighted Nkrumah's legacy, pointing out the late leader's fight against colonialism and his vision for an independent Africa by dropping a quote from him.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
