In 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan country to free itself from colonial rule. It is known as the "Black Star" of Africa and has been holding democratic elections since 1992. Day-long festivities are planned, including a national parade to be attended by President John Evans Atta Mills.
Twitterers in Ghana and beyond voiced their celebration.
@mensah (Ghana): Good morning all. It's holiday in Ghana. We are celebrating our independence anniversary.
@eokyere (Accra, Ghana): happy independence day ghana peeps, nice one @disterics; followed the code to this http://tinyurl.com/deva6o 
@disterics (Bay Area): Emacs wiki reminded me that it is already independence day in the motherland. Happy Indepedence Day. (http://www.emacswiki.org/)@mensah told Breaking Tweets editor @ckanal about some of the nation's plans to celebrate the holiday.
@mensah (Ghana): @ckanal There is going to be a big national parade. After that merry making at the beach, visit to tourist sites at country side etc :-)Read more about the day from Forbes, Modern Ghana, Joy Online and the Ghanian Times.
