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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! -
Kwame Nkrumah and the fight for Ghana’s Independence
If you are an avid lover of history, if you have most likely heard about the country Ghana, and the man Kwame Nkrumah, the person who spearheaded one of the greatest movements in Africa (the movement for the independence of Gold Coast as it then known) from its colonial masters the British empire. He will later grow to become one of Ghana’s most influential figures, as we would get to see in this interesting bit about Ghana’s independence and one of the many forces behind the revolutionary movement. -
Akan Day Names and their Hidden Meanings
When you do realise, it undoubtedly feels refreshing to find out that your Akan Day Name was not just given!
In the typical African culture, you can tell quite a lot about the circumstances of someone’s birth from their given names...
