Africa-Press – Ghana. The W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre in Accra, Ghana, is set to undergo a massive restoration project, aiming to revive its former glory as a symbol of African liberation and heritage.
The project, slated to start around April 1st, 2026, is expected to be completed by February 23, 2027, and will include a new museum showcasing Du Bois’ life, a library, and a 50-room scholar’s residence.
“If you don’t know history, you will never be wise,” said Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, on Monday.
Mr Bagbin made the remarks during an official tour to the center.
He emphasised the importance of preserving African heritage, saying, “You are not the beginning; you are part of the journey. The lessons we learn from history are burdenless.”
According to the Speaker, the center, a treasure trove of African literature and knowledge, is expected to become a global hub for Pan-Africanism, highlighting Ghana’s role in promoting African unity and culture.
The project is a collaboration between the Ghanaian government and the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, with a budget of approximately $200 million, with $60 million already being considered for the initial phases, said, Mr Japhet Aryiku, the Executive Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation.
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister for Tourism, Cultural and Creative Arts, said the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre, noted for Pan-African culture, was a significant cultural and historical site in Ghana.
“And it’s great to hear about the progress being made to restore and develop it,” she said.
The Ghanaian government, in collaboration with the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation, will redevelop the center into a major Pan-African historical, educational, and cultural complex. This project aims to promote African heritage, cultural exchange, and regional integration.
The center’s restoration is expected to make it a hub for Pan-Africanism, attracting visitors and scholars from around the world.
The center, located in Accra, was opened to the public in 1985 and serves as a memorial to Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, a renowned Pan-Africanist and civil rights activist.
