Encyclopaedia Africana

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Ras Darge Sahla Selassie (1829 – March 22, 1900), a counsellor of Menilek II, was distinguished general and a provincial governor. He was the son...

DANQUAH, JOSEPH KWAME KYERETWIE BOAKYE

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Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah (December 21, 1895 – February 4, 1965), lawyer, scholar, author, and patriot, became the dean of Ghana’s politicians. He was...

‘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 eight sub-tribes known as the Dangmes (Adangme), which means people who share a...

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