The traditional political structure of the Akan people

The traditional political structure of the Akan people

by | Dec 15, 2022 | Ghana

Of all the ethnic groups in Ghana, the Akan people are the largest and account for about 49% of the country’s population. With over 20 million people between Ghana and Ivory Coast, they’re also one of the biggest ethnic groups in West Africa. In this article, we take...
Asase Yaa: Ashanti Earth Goddess of fertility

Asase Yaa: Ashanti Earth Goddess of fertility

by | Nov 18, 2022 | Ghana

The Akan is the largest of the ethnic groups in Ghana, where subgroups like Ashanti, the Wass, the Anyi and the Baoulé can be found, among others. Followers of the Akan spirituality believe in Nyame,the supreme god who created the universe, and Asase Yaa, Nyame’s...