Independence Square, Accra

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julien lanoo photographs

“The second biggest public square in the world, after Tiananmen Square in China. Independence Square was commisioned by Kwame Nkrumah at the occasion of Queen Elizabeth 2’s visit to Ghana in 1961. Every year it hosts the 6th of march national day parade, welcoming 300 000 visitors filling the Ghanian colour seats.” — julienlanoo.com