[5] Many Ghanaians who have had the opportunity to serve as president have remembered the occasion and made Ghana Independence Day a public holiday to celebrate.

[12][13] Many controversies arose among the European countries as to who should take charge of the Gold Coast due to its rich natural resources.

[17][18] After the World War II, the British reduced its control over its colonies in Africa, including the Gold Coast.

[33][34] In 1957, the independence celebrations were attended by Martin Luther King Jr., President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

[37] Black Star Square is a site for Ghana's Independence Day parade, particularly the Trooping of the Colour aspect derived from the British era.