The central focus of this paper is to undertake a reflective examination of the
educational philosophies of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Julius Nyerere of
Tanzania and these educational philosophies intricacies for curriculum
development in Africa. The educational philosophies of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
(Consciencism, Socialism, Africanism, Humanism, and Communism) as well as that
of Julius Nyerere (Self-reliance and Liberation) were of importance to the distinct
countries at the time yet, its relevance can still be felt and their foundational
legacies within the educational front solidified and modified to meet current
changes in education. African curriculum developers must not lose sight of the
implications of these educational philosophies of these great Africanist scholars
rather synchronize contemporary educational philosophies to meet the standards
and vision of education of these two great Pan-Africanist.