Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, journalist, writer and son of Ghana’s founding President, Kwame Nkrumah, has died in Cairo, Egypt, following a prolonged illness, his family has announced.
In a statement, the Nkrumah family said Gamal passed away peacefully after suffering a stroke and receiving care at a rehabilitation centre in Cairo.
The family described his death as a major loss, remembering him for his commitment to justice, human dignity, African unity and international solidarity.
The family expressed gratitude to the medical professionals and caregivers who supported him during his illness, as well as to the governments and people of Ghana and Egypt for their assistance.
It has asked for privacy as it mourns and said details of memorial arrangements will be announced in due course.
Gamal built his journalism career in Egypt, where he worked for more than 15 years as a journalist and editor at Al-Ahram Weekly, the English-language publication of the Al-Ahram press organisation.
His work covered international affairs, African politics and global developments, with particular attention to Pan-Africanism and Africa’s place in international relations.
Born in Accra in 1958, he was the son of Kwame Nkrumah and his Egyptian wife, Fathia Nkrumah.
He studied at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, where biographical accounts indicate he obtained a doctorate in political science.
Gamal was part of a family with a prominent place in Ghana’s political history. His sister, Samia Nkrumah, is a politician who previously represented Jomoro in Parliament and served as chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP).
His younger brother, Sekou Nkrumah, is a writer and political activist based in Ghana.
The family said Gamal carried forward his father’s legacy in his own way while building a reputation based on his personal principles and achievements.
They remembered him with love and pride, saying his wisdom, kindness, and commitment to his values would remain an inspiration.
