The Mausoleum

The mausoleum with the remains of Nkrumah.

The exterior of the crypt of the mausoleum depicts a tree cut off at its trunk. The cutting of the tree at its trunk implies the unfinished work and vision of Nkrumah before his demise.

The design of the mausoleum symbolizes Nkrumah “resting under the shade after his great works as a national and pan-African leader”. The catacomb is surrounded by water which is supposed to indicate an allegory of eternal life.