DNA sleuths trace bones of slaves to Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon

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Canada 10 years ago

Ghanaians need to be educated about this time period. And know how closely they are related to the blacks in the diaspora. In Jamaica they have national heroes who are Akan orgin. Also in Suriname and St john Virgings islinan ...
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Ghanaians need to be educated about this time period. And know how closely they are related to the blacks in the diaspora. In Jamaica they have national heroes who are Akan orgin. Also in Suriname and St john Virgings islinands. The Akans were always known for resisting slavery to the point slavers didn't want slaves from there anymore. Some names are cuffy, queen nanny, accompong and more. In Jamaica the have a town called accompong and still us twi words.
Sammy 10 years ago

Your comment demonstrably demonstrated your academic immaturity to the extent that you brought in tribal bigotry into this skeletal scientific breakthrough. Now here are the facts: from the present day Volta Region, Togo, Ben ...
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Your comment demonstrably demonstrated your academic immaturity to the extent that you brought in tribal bigotry into this skeletal scientific breakthrough. Now here are the facts: from the present day Volta Region, Togo, Benin, and the Nigeria - Yoruba’s were first called Slave Coast. The countries maps you are seeing today are just the artificial demarcations. Lacking of historical antecedent and facts is the root cause of internet academic prowess like your types, who will stop at nothing to trivialize scientific breakthrough for tribal bigotry. Our colonial master name “our today Ghana” excluding Volta Region as the “Gold Coast” because at the time the commodity they traded then was the “Gold”. Volta through Yoruba - Nigeria were where the slaves were heavily lifted from therefore those places were first named as the Slaves Coast just like the Gold Coast”. Note I am not arguing that no “Akans” has been enslaves that is extremely important going forward. So during that time since the commodity traded in was the slaves, it was then called as the “Slave Coast”.
Therefore when researchers mentioned Ghana as country that does not necessary denote tribal connotations. Even if it does, historically speaking, is only few “Akans” that has been enslaved and they do not necessary came from the part of the country you are alluding too. Even within the Ewe dialectical history construct; notably mentioned some generations of “Akan” who migrated with them and those were in fact recognizes as Ewe relatives as such. So is completely repugnant for myopic mind like you types, having little knowledge of history to start pontificating historical matters that you lacks wisdom. My little advice to you is that exercise patience; because I know you have a good intent but trivialization is a complete “recipes for disaster”. Also don’t accept my little education as a gospel truth, just do your own research and you’ll unravel more mystery. Thanks
Kofi 10 years ago

There is nothing wrong in what Canada said.Akan folklore is widely used in Jamaica.Calling him a bigot is inappropriate.Coromantee (derived from the name of the Ghanaian slave fort of Fort Kormantine[1] ), also called Coroman ...
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There is nothing wrong in what Canada said.Akan folklore is widely used in Jamaica.Calling him a bigot is inappropriate.Coromantee (derived from the name of the Ghanaian slave fort of Fort Kormantine[1] ), also called Coromantins, Coromanti or Kormantine was the English name originally given to Ashanti slaves in Jamaica, but became synonymous for all Akan groups from the Gold Coast or modern-day Ghana. The term Coromantee is now considered archaic as it simply refers to Akan people, and was primarily used in the Caribbean. Coromantins actually came from several Akan ethnic groups and were sent to separate European colonies in the Caribbean based on their alliance with Europeans back in the Gold Coast – Ashanti being opposed the Fanti and the British were shipped to Jamaica and Barbados; the Fanti, being opposed to the Asante and the Dutch were sent to the Guianas, etc. as war and kidnapped captives, respectively.[2] Owing to their militaristic background and common Akan language, Coromantins organized dozens of slave rebellions in Jamaica and elsewhere in the Caribbean. Their fierce, rebellious nature became so notorious among white plantation owners in the 18th century that an Act was proposed to ban the importation of people from the Gold Coast despite their reputation as strong workers.
The Ashanti had the single largest African cultural influence on Jamaica, including Jamaican Maroons whose culture and language was seen as a derivation of Asante-Twi.[3] Names of some notable Coromantee leaders such as Cudjoe, Quamin, Cuffy, and Quamina correspond to Akan day names Kojo, Kwame, Kofi, and Kwamina, respectively. A large amount of the slave population also had Akan day names, as the name "Quashee" (a distortion of "Kwasi") was the British planters' way of implying the Ashanti majority. The word became the Jamaican British term to mean "black person or slave", likewise, the white individual was called "?broni"(twi: white person) by the slave populace. The term is still used and is synonymous with the word "nigger".[4][5]
Joe Canada 10 years ago

They always wants to lay claim on every history in Ghana. They are the inventors of Kente, they fought for independence for Ghana, they were the indigenous people of Ghana, they are the only tribe to beat the shit out of As ...
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They always wants to lay claim on every history in Ghana. They are the inventors of Kente, they fought for independence for Ghana, they were the indigenous people of Ghana, they are the only tribe to beat the shit out of Ashanti's, and the list goes on and on. What is next?. First to send one of their own to the moon?.
Ghanaman 10 years ago

Great story! Any scientific information to educate those of us in Africa should be applauded and welcomed.

Great story! Any scientific information to educate those of us in Africa should be applauded and welcomed.
Apuu 10 years ago

Your comment demostrates gross negligence and arrogance. Canada's comment is indeed based upon facts that are undeniable. Perhaps, you need to study more yourself.

Your comment demostrates gross negligence and arrogance. Canada's comment is indeed based upon facts that are undeniable. Perhaps, you need to study more yourself.
Afro-America Diasporan 10 years ago

Sammy -
I tried to read your asinine diatribe that has the pretensions of being academic and erudite. But it makes no sense at all. You would do far better to continue reading, pursuing advance studies in diaspora history, ...
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Sammy -
I tried to read your asinine diatribe that has the pretensions of being academic and erudite. But it makes no sense at all. You would do far better to continue reading, pursuing advance studies in diaspora history, and above all try to learn and practice better usage of English. You have no right to take someone to task for a comment on the African Diaspora when you are so poorly informed on its parameters. Some Africans would do better to keep their "big mouth" shut about a topic with which they are so poorly informed. veritas dixit
Canada 10 years ago

Go look up the maroons of Jamaica and Suriname I study this shit.

Go look up the maroons of Jamaica and Suriname I study this shit.
Canada 10 years ago

Stfu with your inferiority complex. These are facts that a law was proposed in Jamaica to keep the coromantee people out of the country. Jamaica also had a bug Igbo population who revealed by committing mass suicides. Go read ...
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Stfu with your inferiority complex. These are facts that a law was proposed in Jamaica to keep the coromantee people out of the country. Jamaica also had a bug Igbo population who revealed by committing mass suicides. Go read some history you fucking idiot. You think big words make you smart? You think the white mans launguage makes you superior? I have friends from all tribes and countries. Jamacains use the word abeng for horn. Go look up accompong, look up the maroons.
Nana Appiah 10 years ago

Who cares about Slavery in this 21st century?? everyone knows the Origin of most slaves which is Africa, What does pinpointing a particular country got to do with it.. Instead of doing some research into getting a cure for mo ...
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Who cares about Slavery in this 21st century?? everyone knows the Origin of most slaves which is Africa, What does pinpointing a particular country got to do with it.. Instead of doing some research into getting a cure for most of your Tropical Diseases, You fools are out there dancing over things that had already been proven..I wouldn't be surprised if the head of this Useless research team is an Ashanti (Another Certificate Thief)

Canada 10 years ago

lol you idiots are so tribal fuck you and suck your mom. This is the internet not class I could care less. You fucking waste man lol.

lol you idiots are so tribal fuck you and suck your mom. This is the internet not class I could care less. You fucking waste man lol.
Douglas, Bristol-UK 10 years ago

Stupid people will vote for NDC. WE northerners will advise ourselves. Better to join the NPP than this Eczema NDC!

Stupid people will vote for NDC. WE northerners will advise ourselves. Better to join the NPP than this Eczema NDC!
Odotei, Berne Switzerland 10 years ago

You were foolish to have voted for the ndc, Douglas. But you're wiser now to have realized your foolishness. Unfortunately, there are many who don't realize they are have been and are foolish!

You were foolish to have voted for the ndc, Douglas. But you're wiser now to have realized your foolishness. Unfortunately, there are many who don't realize they are have been and are foolish!
Nathan 10 years ago

You lie bad. You are never a true party man. I did not vote in the last election because I was outside Ghana though a registered voter. It was Rawlings that gave us light in my small corner of Ghana and now the NDC has extend ...
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You lie bad. You are never a true party man. I did not vote in the last election because I was outside Ghana though a registered voter. It was Rawlings that gave us light in my small corner of Ghana and now the NDC has extended it to cover remote areas in my area. Now the place is being opened up with the construction of an important road. I've lived in some of our big cities including Kumasi and Accra but I feel we have never been considered for anything good in Ghana. Thanks to Atta Mills we are now reaping the benefits of the NDC>
Man of Character 10 years ago

Stupid fool, vote for them. It's now Dumsor in that fucking village. No food for your grandparents. STUPID!!

Stupid fool, vote for them. It's now Dumsor in that fucking village. No food for your grandparents. STUPID!!
impromptus 10 years ago

Sad life we live in

Sad life we live in
KUKRUDU-USA 10 years ago

THATS ONE BEST COMMENT SO FAR GOD BLESS YOUAND MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

THATS ONE BEST COMMENT SO FAR GOD BLESS YOUAND MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Asoreba 10 years ago

All this proof what people have always suspected, that Ghana & Nigeria leaders of old were the fools of Africa. Mensa Musa and his likes were SMART

All this proof what people have always suspected, that Ghana & Nigeria leaders of old were the fools of Africa. Mensa Musa and his likes were SMART
Frank A Karikari 10 years ago

Have you read about the Trans Saharan Slave Trade? Ask the ghost of Mansa Musa, Sumanguru Kante and the rest

Have you read about the Trans Saharan Slave Trade? Ask the ghost of Mansa Musa, Sumanguru Kante and the rest
Gina 10 years ago

Sammy, what is so bigot about Canada's comment? I don't get it.

Sammy, what is so bigot about Canada's comment? I don't get it.

Plasma Kote 10 years ago

TRY TO BE A GOOD PERSON, we far from being close to the SHADOW OF A GOOD PERSON

TRY TO BE A GOOD PERSON, we far from being close to the SHADOW OF A GOOD PERSON
Def jam 10 years ago

They sold each other into slavery.

They sold each other into slavery.

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