GhanaAt62: How Ghanaians' celebrated independence day on social media

Mother Ghana celebrated her 62 years of Independence today March 6, 2019, as usual, Ghanaians across the globe have taken to social media to celebrate this special day. 

This year's Independence day for the first time was celebrated at the "Alhaji Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium” in Tamale with the theme “Peace and Unity”.

President Nana Akufo Addo has already addressed the nations, pledging to defend the nation's freedom with his last drop of blood, asked political parties to take steps to eradicate the growing trend of political vigilantism in the country, and also says the Independence anniversary celebration could be rotated among all the 16 regions.

It was a day celebrated with parades by students, cultural dance, acrobatics from the Ghana Army. 

Today's occasion was observed by citizens of the Ghanaian diaspora within the cities and also around the world, with many pausing to reflect on their nation's history.

Check out how Ghanaians celebrate independence day on social media:

https://twitter.com/Ebenezergyxu/status/1103182630793723904

Happy independence day to the people of Ghana. pic.twitter.com/PvG27EBuax

— Judy (@maakose) March 6, 2019

I'm a proud Ghanaian
Happy Independence Day to all Ghanaians #GhanaAt62 pic.twitter.com/nC0Xadf5tO

— Abdul Hafiz (@AbdulHa51674492) March 6, 2019

Happy Independence Day to Ghana 🇬🇭... Land of the Original Black Stars... my home away from home... as you turn 62 may we as Africans take heed to what President Kwame Nkrumah pushed for - African unity .. #Ghana62YearsOn pic.twitter.com/j4Ui5EjWL4

— Leslie Kasumba - The Africa Whisperer (@LeeKasumba) March 6, 2019

https://twitter.com/AnnanWinnifred/status/1103314563041320960

Happy Independence Day to Ghana. #GhanaAt62 #Ghana62YearsOn https://t.co/zRDf8HarDX Credit: @penciledcelebs pic.twitter.com/kGKaFUCGWU

— ZEAL AFRICA (@zeal_africa) March 6, 2019

62 years of Freedom! Let's continue to build and be creative! Happy Independence Day to all Ghanaians! 🇬🇭#TICGhana pic.twitter.com/YQR4kjJ4dy

— TIC Ghana (@TICGhana) March 6, 2019

https://twitter.com/esolbarcas/status/1103313768904302593

Salute the Mandem Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah👑🙌🏿.. Happy Independence Day to the motherland!🇬🇭 #Ghana pic.twitter.com/AsFDBfFd3q

— King Fallou🇬🇭👁️ (@KingFallou) March 6, 2019

Happy Independence Day 🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/SZqPK3L9ZY

— Akuse News (@AkuseNews) March 6, 2019

We owe to those struggling w/ mental & intellectual disorders
Freedom from stigma
Freedom from dehumanizing treatment
Freedom to pursue a meaningful life & Freedom of choice in access to effective and medically necessary care.Happy Independence Day! #qualityrightsgh #GhanaAt62 pic.twitter.com/CdfZeVnzED

— QualityRights Ghana (@QRGhana) March 6, 2019

Happy 62nd Independence Anniversary to our very amiable neighbors.

May your Independence Day be filled with patriotic spirit!#GhanaAt62 pic.twitter.com/pKuNFL9RPE

— Ìrìnàjò (@Irinajo_NG) March 6, 2019

Happy Independence Day Ghana. After 62 years, what are we celebrating? Hope it gets better in the coming years 🇬🇭

#GhanaAt62 pic.twitter.com/pzOEtuhDNE

— Dezel The Model 🇬🇭🧜‍♀️🌸 (@Dezerilla) March 6, 2019

Since independence day is not happening in accra this year can we all just march to east legon to eat fufu at aduanipa ??? pic.twitter.com/YCVLVjAErx

— #Fufu (@Aduanipa1) March 5, 2019

https://twitter.com/go_blessbless/status/1103312919549358082

https://twitter.com/Ben_Reign/status/1103312753215840256

https://twitter.com/sambrotherago/status/1103312709066596355

Happy Independence Day to every Ghanaian 🇬🇭 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nqOJQfw7i6

— Jael🍓 (@littlegirlJael) March 6, 2019

We are not where we are supposed to be yet but we trust God to get us there. Happy Independence Day, everybody!#GhanaAt62#Ghana62YearsOn #ghanaindependence #Ghana pic.twitter.com/1eEQbtrCJC

— Christian Blog 🇬🇭 (@christianbloggh) March 6, 2019

https://twitter.com/PVAMUASA/status/1103311760252198912

Happy Independence Day GHANA🇬🇭.#AsoEbiBella
Makeup by reggies_makeovers https://t.co/S4CwDX2H6G pic.twitter.com/bT1SQc1PdX

— #AsoEbiBella (@AsoEbiBella) March 6, 2019

March 6th 1957 Ghana 🇬🇭 became FREE!
Happy Ghana Independence Day to all my fellow Ghanaians
#🇬🇭62 pic.twitter.com/xYDkUuTC88

— Pops Mensah-Bonsu (@Pops) March 6, 2019

https://twitter.com/the__foodie/status/1103309168042229762

Happy Independence Day #Ghana #Peezle_Multimedia pic.twitter.com/JCMU2KP4nv

— Peezle Asante (@AsanteP95891912) March 6, 2019

https://twitter.com/Tyra_Collins_/status/1103308336651554816

Happy Independence Day 🇬🇭🎈 pic.twitter.com/WiBALYU9eN

— energy (@Mzz_Lala1) March 6, 2019

To all my fellow Ghanaians, Happy 62nd Independence Day to us🙌🏾🙌🏾🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 #GHANAINDEPENDENCEDAY pic.twitter.com/K7Vh1UsG2M

— Yawvi Alonso™️🇬🇭🇹🇬 (@_uncle_samwell) March 6, 2019