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The similarities between the Maroons of Jamaica and the Akan people of Ghana
Present-day Ghana, formerly called the Gold Coast, had many of its Akan people shipped to the Caribbean and America’s during the fifteenth to the nineteenth century. This resulted in millions of Africans having their culture and identity stripped from them during the years of enslavement that proceeded.
While enslaved, some Africans would ran away to the mountainous regions and settle there. Thus, the genesis of the Maroons of Jamaica and beyond.
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The Akan Day Names, their meanings and creative acts
Did you know popular Akan names like Akua, Kwasi, Kwame, Yaa etc. all have deeper connotations than being particular days of the week?
For quite several us, these male and female names mean nothing on the surface level. No, you are not to blame for not understanding that there is a deeper meaning when westernisation can be solely held responsible for losing some of our deeply rooted sense of culture.
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The History of The Kente Cloth
For many centuries, countries have incorporated textiles as a means of identity, and this is the story of the Kente cloth fabric of Ghana. Kente is not just any cloth. It is something the Akan people of Ghana have deeply rooted and steeped every colour and pattern of the kente cloth into their rich history... -
The Role of Women and Queen Mothers in Ghana
Since time immemorial, women have undoubtedly played significant roles in standing as the bedrock of formidable societies, and this is the story of Queen mothers in Ghana!
