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It is a clan from Ghana and the origins of the clan can be traced back to at least c. 1570. The Oyoko Clan is bigger than Bono. The Oyoko family traces its origins to the contemporary Akan Town of Techiman. The original Oyoko royal family of Techimanhene’s palace. The Asantehene and Techimanhene, in that case, are of the same clan.
Okyenhene is the title of the Tribal King of Akyem Abuakwa (also styled Okyeman), an old traditional kingdom in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The Okyenhene is also referred to as the Kwaebibiremhene as his traditional territory is an area of a dense forest. Again, the Okyenhene is considered the head of the Asona clan (Asona Piesie).
Tenure [note 1] Awoamefia (ruler) Clan Notes 1468–1504: Togbi Sri I: Adzovia: Was known as Kponoe before installation as chief by his maternal uncle Togbi Amega Wenya at Notsie. [2] Along with Wenya, led the migration of Ewes from Notsie to the southern Volta area that became Anlo State. [3] 1504–1524: Togbi Adeladza I: Bate: 1525–1538 ...
Gyaman (also spelled Jamang and Gyaaman) was a medieval Akan state, located in what is now the Bono region of Ghana and Ivory Coast. According to oral tradition, Gyaman was founded by the Bono , Aduana clan, a branch of the Akan, in the late 17th century.
Big Ada consists of two main roads passing through the town and a highway at the outskirts of the town leading straight to the estuary with many smaller paths in between. The area has some guesthouses, hotels such as Aqua Safari Resort Treasure Island etc.. many chop bars and spots, a police station, Fire service station and a small library.
The Akan (/ ˈ æ k æ n /) people are a Kwa group living primarily in present-day Ghana and in parts of Ivory Coast and Togo in West Africa.The Akan speak languages within the Central Tano branch of the Potou–Tano subfamily of the Niger–Congo family. [2]
The title is a recent one in Ghana, and has been criticized for the confusion of its bearers with traditional kings. Often, those who receive it do not honor their commitment to development. [7] Head of Clan: Similar to the Scottish nobility the head of a sub-division is known as a clan chief within the traditional community. Sometimes, they ...
Aduana is one of the Eight major Akan clans of Ghana.It is also the second largest clan in terms of population. The totem of the Aduana clan is a dog.Flog and Snake According to legend, a dog led the clan during their migration process to their first settlement Asumeja Asantemanso, lighting the path with fire in its mouth.