Du Bois Memorial Center, Accra

The W. E. B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Accra stands as a tribute to the life and legacy of W. E. B. Du Bois, a prominent African-American historian, civil rights activist, and pan-Africanist. Situated on First Circular Road in the Cantonments area, this historic site was once Du Bois’s residence and final resting place. It was officially opened to the public on June 22, 1985, and declared a national memorial later that year.

The Centre, often regarded as the "Father of Pan-Africanism’s" spiritual home, commemorates Du Bois's instrumental role in organizing several Pan-African congresses, notably the 1945 Manchester Congress, which catalyzed Africa’s decolonization movement. Invited by Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, Du Bois spent his final years in Accra, contributing to the Encyclopedia Africana before his passing on August 27, 1963.

In recent years, the Du Bois Centre has been the focus of significant investment to enhance its global appeal. In 2023, the Ghanaian government and the W. E. B. Du Bois Museum Foundation announced a long-term partnership to transform the site into a major Pan-African historical, educational, and cultural complex.

Dedicated to promoting the ideals of Pan-Africanism and celebrating the enduring influence of W. E. B. Du Bois, the Centre serves as a research facility, tourist attraction, and cultural hub. Visitors are encouraged to engage deeply with the work and vision of a man whose efforts laid the groundwork for African independence and unity.