Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Saturday, October 17, 2026
By Nii Okine Daniel for Sankofaonline It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that the Nkrumah family, friends, colleagues, and admirers across Africa and the world announce the passing of Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, distinguished journalist, political analyst, and unwavering Pan-Africanist. He departed peacefully in Cairo, Egypt, […]
By Five Kloku In a moving demonstration of unity, respect, and gratitude, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia today led the National Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on a solemn condolence visit to the family of the late H.E. Samuel Odoi-Sykes, a distinguished statesman and former National Chairman […]
Sankofaonline News Desk| September 30, 2026. The Ghanaian community in Chicago and beyond is mourning the loss of Dr. Andrew (Andy) Agen Abbey Davis, a distinguished cardiologist, cultural pillar, and tireless servant of humanity whose death was announced today across social media platforms. His passing has struck a solemn chord, […]
My heart is incredibly heavy today as I look at the memorial tribute in the images below, honoring two extraordinary men who left an indelible mark on my youth: Dr. Isaac Atteh Bampoe Addo and Mr. Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo. Memories are flooding back of our carefree days at […]
Sankofaonline News Desk The Southern Illinois University community, the Ghanaian diaspora, and the global academic world are reeling from a devastating tragedy. Dr. Kofi Akamani, a 48 year old Ghanaian born scholar celebrated internationally for his groundbreaking work in environmental governance, was fatally shot on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in […]
