Ghana

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A HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION Ghana is the name which was assumed at independence on March 6, 1957, by the former British Crown Colony of the Gold...

KONNY, JOHN

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John Konny (c. 1660-1732), or Conny, of Pokoso or Prince’s Town, 27 mi (43 km) west-south-west of Takoradi, in the state of Ahanta, lying between...

BOFO, ADU

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Adu Bofo (18? – 1883), an Asante general, was an outstanding military commander who also wielded considerable political power in his capacity as Gyasehene (royal...

‘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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