Independence Square

The square was built to commemorate the new nation's independence and promote the values of national unity and self-reliance. It was completed in 1961 and served as an inspiration for other countries on the African continent seeking independence from European colonial rule.

Oxford Street is frequently depicted in Ghanaian films, music videos, and documentaries as a symbol of Accra's cosmopolitan lifestyle and nightlife. It is often referred to as “the street that never sleeps.

Black Star Square, also known as Independence Square, is situated in Accra, Ghana, and is now the venue for all major military and civic parades in the Ghanaian capital. It was completed in 1961 to coincide with the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II.

Ghana celebrates its Independence Day today, 6th March, commemorating the historic day in 1957 when Ghana became the first African nation south of the Sahara to gain independence from British colonial rule. This day honors the courage, vision, and determination of the nation's founding fathers, including Dr.