The Gold Coast in Colour: Accra, Kumasi & the Asante Kingdom — 1940s

Discover the Gold Coast before Ghana’s independence in this remarkable archival colour documentary, Drums for a Holiday. Featuring rare scenes of Accra and Kumasi, the film captures cocoa production, traditional ceremonies, markets, transportation and life in colonial-era Ghana. One of its highlights is the historic 1946 Kumasi Durbar, featuring Asantehene Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, Asante chiefs, Governor Sir Alan Burns, traditional drummers and the Gold Coast Regiment Band. Originally produced during the late colonial period, this documentary offers a fascinating record of Ghana’s people, culture and history before independence in 1957. The film’s exact production year remains disputed, with archival catalogues listing dates between 1949 and 1951. Subscribe to Ghana Facts & History for more rare historical documentaries and archival footage. #GoldCoast #GhanaHistory #Asantehene #GhanaBeforeIndependence #AfricanHistory