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THE GOLDEN STOOL OF THE ASANTE PEOPLE
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The Golden Stool is a sacred symbol of unity of the Asante people of Ghana since the 17th century. Also known as Sika Dwa Kofi,...

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The Hogbetsotso Festival Of The Anlo People, Ghana
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Ghana has several festivals celebrated by the various ethnic groups for various reasons and at different times of the year. Hogbetsotso is one of such...

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‘Dipo’ – The Puberty Rite of the Krobo people – (Ghana)
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The Krobos of Ghana are an ancient tribe. They are one of a group of eight sub-tribes known as the Dangmes (Adangme) which means people...

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The War Festival (Asafotufiam festival) of the People of Ada in Ghana
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The Asafotufiam Festival is celebrated by the chiefs and people of Ada in the Dangbe East District of the Greater Accra region of Ghana to...

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