Atlanta Black Star - April 16, 2015
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, is one of the greatest examples
of a country being impacted by Garveyism. According to an article
titled “The Seeds are Sown: The Impact of Garveyism in Zimbabwe in the
Interwar Years,” Marcus Garvey’s teachings had an “electrifying effect
on colonial Zimbabwean migrant workers in South Africa, inspiring them
to form various associations.” Garvey’s emphasis on Black nationalism
along with other principles that were considered radical at the time
helped spark the “colony’s most radical African movement in the interwar
years.” The teachings ultimately helped shape the political, religious
and social landscape for the associations that eventually came together
to form Zimbabwe.Ghana
Garvey’s teachings inspired many great leaders including Kwame Nkrumah. As a result of this influence, Nkrumah went on to start working to free Africa of colonial with rule starting with Ghana, according to Black Business Network. From 1952 to 1966, Nkrumah acted as the leader of what was then known as the Gold Coast before he led the country to win its independence from British colonial rule. This made Ghana the “first Black African country to become independent,” according to the BBC. It also led to many people in the country crediting Nkrumah with “stabilizing a turbulent political scene and leaving a legacy of democracy.”
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