The white masters used to play polo on the exact spot where his memorial now stands and where independence from British rule was declared in 1957.
Today, neatly symbolising Ghana’s journey, Accra Polo Club has moved closer to the international airport.

The club archives include photographs of all-white teams posing with pith helmets and neat moustaches, but on the field and in the bar, Ghana’s new elite cuts across any racial divide.
Ghana has navigated its post-colonial path with diplomacy. There have been obstacles, and challenges remain, but optimism and decency seem to flourish in the tropical climate...