1.Kwame Nkrumah(Ghana): Known as the "Father of African Nationalism," Kwame Nkrumah led Ghana to independence from British colonial rule in 1957. He was Ghana's first Prime Minister and later became its President.
2. Jomo Kenyatta(Kenya): Jomo Kenyatta was a prominent figure in Kenya's struggle for independence from British rule. He became the country's first Prime Minister in 1963 and subsequently its President in 1964 upon independence.
3.Nelson Mandela(South Africa): Although Nelson Mandela is best known for his role in ending apartheid and becoming South Africa's first black President in 1994, his leadership and activism were instrumental in the country's path to independence.
4. Julius Nyerere (Tanzania): Julius Nyerere led Tanganyika (now Tanzania) to independence from British colonial rule in 1961. He served as the country's first Prime Minister and later as its President, advocating for African socialism and pan-Africanism.
5. Patrice Lumumba(Democratic Republic of Congo): Patrice Lumumba was a key figure in the Democratic Republic of Congo's struggle for independence from Belgian colonial rule. He became the country's first democratically elected Prime Minister in 1960 but was overthrown and assassinated later that year.
6. Ahmed Sékou Touré(Guinea): Ahmed Sékou Touré led Guinea to become the first French colony in Africa to gain independence in 1958. He served as the country's President from independence until his death in 1984.
7.Haile Selassie(Ethiopia): Emperor Haile Selassie played a pivotal role in Ethiopia's resistance against Italian occupation during World War II. Ethiopia remained one of the few African countries to maintain its independence during the colonial period.
8. Obafemi Awolowo(Nigeria): Obafemi Awolowo was a prominent Nigerian nationalist and leader of the Yoruba people. He played a significant role in Nigeria's independence movement and served as a key figure in post-independence politics.
9. Leopold Sedar Senghor (Senegal): Leopold Sedar Senghor was a leading figure in Senegal's struggle for independence from French colonial rule. He became the country's first President upon independence in 1960 and was a prominent poet and philosopher.
10. Seretse Khama (Botswana): Seretse Khama was a key figure in Botswana's path to independence from British colonial rule. He became the country's first President in 1966 and is credited with laying the foundation for Botswana's democratic governance and economic prosperity.
