Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, the son of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, has died at the age of 68, with his burial scheduled for Saturday, October 17, in Egypt.
Family sources confirmed his death to the media, saying he passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. His burial will be conducted in accordance with Islamic traditions.
The circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been disclosed.
Born in Accra in 1958, Gamal was the son of Kwame Nkrumah and his Egyptian wife, Fathia Nkrumah. He built a career in journalism, becoming known for his coverage of international affairs and political developments across Africa and beyond.
He worked for more than 15 years as a journalist and editor at Al-Ahram Weekly, the English-language publication of Egypt’s Al-Ahram press organisation.
His writings frequently examined African politics, Pan-Africanism and the continent’s position in global affairs.
Gamal pursued higher education at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, where he earned a doctorate in political science.
He was the brother of Samia Nkrumah, a former Member of Parliament for Jomoro and former chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), and Sekou Nkrumah, a Ghanaian writer and political activist.
His life and work linked Ghana’s political heritage with Egypt’s media landscape, particularly through his contributions to discussions on African affairs and international relations.
