Asante History; Akyem Abuakwa And Dagomba Wars. Part 4

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Agyeman 12 years ago

Phew,such a great history.Now this explains the roots of today's Akan hegemony which in my opinion should be made as strong and as influential as the kikuyu hegemony in kenya.

Phew,such a great history.Now this explains the roots of today's Akan hegemony which in my opinion should be made as strong and as influential as the kikuyu hegemony in kenya.
AZAR 12 years ago

This was a time when the Akans were slaughtering and selling each other like there was no tomorrow. Such practices were normal then but I wont be too proud of it now.

This also tells us that people are not too different an ...
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This was a time when the Akans were slaughtering and selling each other like there was no tomorrow. Such practices were normal then but I wont be too proud of it now.

This also tells us that people are not too different and interrelated in so many ways than we think if and only we can dig back into history.
Barfuor 12 years ago

People are different. ,depending on where they came from .Akans are believed to come from one place. ,whether Ashanti, Fanti , Akwapim ,Kwahu ,Akyim ,Nzima,Bono etc they all came from one place and settled at Takyiman before ...
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People are different. ,depending on where they came from .Akans are believed to come from one place. ,whether Ashanti, Fanti , Akwapim ,Kwahu ,Akyim ,Nzima,Bono etc they all came from one place and settled at Takyiman before migrating to their present day places.You look at the Ghana map and you see how they took their journey they all share boundry ,Ashanti in the middle and surrounded by west ,east, central and bono.
ma 12 years ago

Massa.stop using precious space writing this garbage.most of us do not really care whatever the Ahantis did,this doesn't redeem your ancestors lack of bravery especially when it had to take a woman to lead all male Ashantis t ...
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Massa.stop using precious space writing this garbage.most of us do not really care whatever the Ahantis did,this doesn't redeem your ancestors lack of bravery especially when it had to take a woman to lead all male Ashantis to battle.Ashanti male warriors were pounding fufu whiles the women were busily at war. pathetic history.
Pelicles 12 years ago

Yaa Asantewaah, the Queen mother of Ejisu, riled her men to fight. She did not lead no army to any war.

Whether you care or not, that part of Ashanti history and Ghana as well. During those days, where and what is Ghana? ...
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Yaa Asantewaah, the Queen mother of Ejisu, riled her men to fight. She did not lead no army to any war.

Whether you care or not, that part of Ashanti history and Ghana as well. During those days, where and what is Ghana? Most nations had such "cruel" hidden in their closet. Dispute that and I will tell you look at the history of the US which prides herself as the "most democratic nation on this planet".

Wars were fought all over this planet. Look at the Bible and how "God" led the Israelis to conquer Caanan or whatever under the leadership of Moses/Joshua.

You cannot fault the Ashantis alone for this barbarism. Tribal wars was rampant during that time in our history.
Bernard 12 years ago

When one of the most powerful leaders in the west is a woman - Germany, astounded and bewildered to even read this comment. Come out of your ignorance massa - there is nothing wrong with a woman leading

When one of the most powerful leaders in the west is a woman - Germany, astounded and bewildered to even read this comment. Come out of your ignorance massa - there is nothing wrong with a woman leading
Awuradebasa 12 years ago

After all these..the Ashantis were granted independence by the DENKYERAS.

After all these..the Ashantis were granted independence by the DENKYERAS.
Barfuor 12 years ago

They fought with the Denkyera,s and defeated them at Fayiase. That was when The king Ntim Gyakari was killed.The kola that he had in his mouth dropped and became a big tree at Fayiase.you need to learn Ghana history so that o ...
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They fought with the Denkyera,s and defeated them at Fayiase. That was when The king Ntim Gyakari was killed.The kola that he had in his mouth dropped and became a big tree at Fayiase.you need to learn Ghana history so that other people do not decieve you with their own false history because of your ignorance.Our country has travelled a long way it wasn't a day that our forefathers took to find this land of honey and milk for us so you protect it from intruders who want to destroy it.
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

Sophistry!!!

Sophistry!!!
kojo brew 12 years ago

i dont know your title, but trust me you know your stuff iam a fante born leaving in America but you have schooled me tonite ,thank you and keep feeding us with more of those, i've been following you for some time now,i felt ...
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i dont know your title, but trust me you know your stuff iam a fante born leaving in America but you have schooled me tonite ,thank you and keep feeding us with more of those, i've been following you for some time now,i felt have to commend you on that because we are loosing our history,God bless you,and may God bless mother Ghana

Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Please don't re-write history.After all these noise you have written it's the GREAT DENKYIRA that granted ASSantes their freedom and independece. The Gas also defeated the Asantes at the Akatamanso (Wo ka tam a wo be su)war i ...
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Please don't re-write history.After all these noise you have written it's the GREAT DENKYIRA that granted ASSantes their freedom and independece. The Gas also defeated the Asantes at the Akatamanso (Wo ka tam a wo be su)war in 1826. The Akyems also beheaded chief Osei Tutu when the Asantes were crossing river Pra. Spend your energy looking for Osei Tutu's head insted of all these nonsense.
Amakom 12 years ago

By: Kwame Ampene

The town of BODWESEANWO forms an integral part of the Adanse Traditional Area, and lies south-east of Fomena behind the Kusa hills. It is situated some 11 kiometers inland from Obuasi junction through ...
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By: Kwame Ampene

The town of BODWESEANWO forms an integral part of the Adanse Traditional Area, and lies south-east of Fomena behind the Kusa hills. It is situated some 11 kiometers inland from Obuasi junction through Brofoyedru.

Tradition holds that the ancestral founder of the town was Owusu Gyameradua who belonged to the Agona clan relating to the Stools of Denkyira and Ntoamu. The three clan-brothers were bound by three daughters namely, Agobami (ancestress of Denkyira), Anadineho (ancestress of Akyem Oda) and Siema (whose descendants established Bodweseanwo). Denkyira is referred to as Agona Piesie (first-born), Akyem Oda as Agona Manu (second born) and Bodweseanwo as Agona Mensah (third born).

In the earliest times, the major agricultural product in the area was groundnut which rapidly became the chief source of income to the inhabitants. The story adds that Gyan Panyin who succeeded the aboriginal settler, had many sons and slaves who worked on his groundnut plantations. Prospective buyers from far away Nzema and neighbouring places came to buy groundnuts. The place was therefore, described as a classic monoculture, and acquired the indigenous name NKATEESO, i.e. the place of groundnuts.

During the reign of King Obiri Yeboa (1660-1697), the people of Nkateeso were suspected of spying on the King’s regime. As a result, some scouts were dispatched to Nkateeso on espionage; but they were treated hospitably with food and drinks. When they returned to Kumase, they recalled the cordiality of the people of Nkateeso by saying: “Woko ho a, wo bodwese mu nnwo da”, lit. Meaning” if you go there your beard is never dried.” Which frequently uttered became. BODWESEANWO.

Legend has it that a courageous hunter called Samankanta from Bodweseanwo, discovered some cave-dwellers by the stream Busumuru who claimed to be members of the Toa clan, a moiety of the Agona clan. Their leader was Boboti and they were escorted to the town by the hunter. Bodweseanwo Chief, Nana Owusu Gyameradua assigned to them the responsibility of being the custodians and worshippers of the Busumuru, water-god. The indigenous inhabitants and the cave-dwellers, gradually inter-married and to this day their descendants exist and are known as Busumfifo.

Earlier Nana Owusu Gyameradua had introduced a horn with the epigram” Owusu da wo ho so oo!” and the response “Mada ne ho so dada dada!” i.e. Owusu be prepared” and the response was” I am prepared already.”

Upon his death his sister Anko Abena’s son called Owusu Gyakari, succeeded him. It was during his reign that King Osei Tutu I declared war on Denkyirahene Ntim Gyakari, 1699. Since the two clan brothers – Bodweseanwo and Akyem Oda (who lived at Denkyira Ntoamu under the leadership of Nana Yarawere) helped the Denkyira in the campaign in which Denkyira was brutally defeated; the King initiated a policy of divide and rule affecting the three Agona clan brothers. Thus the Bodweseanwohene was placed under the surveillance of Dadeasoabahene, the Anantahene of Kumase. Fosu Twitwi Akuma had charge of Kotokuhene Ofosuhene Apenten; Denkyirahene Akafu Brempon who succeeded Ntim Gyakari was supervised by the Bantamahene Amankwatia Panyin, Krontihene of Kumase.

Soon the three clan brothers conspired to escape from Kumase on the Saturday preceeding Akwasidae. In furtherance of the scheme, they escaped unnoticed at dawn and managed to join their subjects. It is alleged that their narrow escape came to the notice of the Asantehene only when they failed to pay the customary homage at the Akwasidae Celebration.

On one occasion, the Queen-mother of Bodweseanwo, Anoodeneho, ordered the men to dig a pit latrine, and in the process they discovered a large quantity of gold dust. Somebody broached news about the treasure-trove to the Kumase elders who ordered the Queen-mother to appear in person before the Asantehene; but her subjects persuaded her not to attend the call. Therefore her son, Adu Gyamfi Kumanin, volunteered to go to face them in Kumase. He chose to appear before them in a pair of native sandals contrary to court etiquette. And when they cautioned him, he took offence and left unceremoniously with his retinue and reported the incidence to the chief of his town so the chief prepared his people for any impending catastrophe.

Subsequently, the Asante army made a punitive expedition against Bodweseanwo who quickly repulsed the attack and fully offered a determined resistance six times intermittently. It was during one of the brief halts in the campaign that the Asante troops marched against Akyem in which Osei Tutu’s death was reported. Thus the campaign came to an abrupt end following this national disaster.

In another development, the Asante army detailed by King Opoku Ware (1731-1742) invaded Bodweseanwo without the least provocation. So vigorously was the assault that Bodweseanwo was overrun and the inhabitants were forced to flee. They took refuge at Akrofum, the seat of the Akwamu division in the Bodweseanwo realm.

Before leaving the theatre of operation, the war-mongers rushed to the shores of the Busumuru water-god with impunity and looted as spoil of war, its brass pan filled with water to Kumase, a conduct tantamount to first degree sacrilege.

The day of their defeat, Tuesday (Benada) became the national Oath even to this generation. After a sojourn at Akrofum the refugees returned and settled permanently in their home town.

It is pertinent to recall that a second national Oath was established during the reign of Bodweseanwohene, Nana Asimen Amoo whose contingent joined the army of his clan brother, the Kotokubene, and aided the Akyem Abuakwa against the Awuna in June, 1874, during which Peace Treaty was signed with the Awuna, and the whole of Awuna country was taken under British rule (vide: W.E. ward short history of Ghana, 1954. P. 165).

The valour exhibited by the Bodweseanwo contingent was proverbial, and the periphrastic way of referring to the war as the Oath by Nana Osimen Amoo is NSUANI’ (on the river), thus the earlier Oath BENADA are used conjointly – Benada ne Nsuani as judicial formula by which disputes are taken to the local Court (Additional Information. Kwabena Ameyaw, History of Bodweseanwo, 1967, LAS. Legon).
C.Y ANDY-K 12 years ago

Why refer to Anlo as Awuna, as not even some Anlos will know that you're referring to Anlo as such?

Anyway, the 1874 war you referred to was known as the Glover War, fought alongside the Sagrenti War. It wasn't b/n the Anl ...
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Why refer to Anlo as Awuna, as not even some Anlos will know that you're referring to Anlo as such?

Anyway, the 1874 war you referred to was known as the Glover War, fought alongside the Sagrenti War. It wasn't b/n the Anlos and Akyems but b/n the British and their local allies among whom the Akyems, Akwapims, Ga-Adangbes, etc. featured and the Anlos on the other side. The Anlos were supporting their then allies the Asantes who caused the whole palaver by invading and causing mayhem in northern Eweland known then as Krepi, and had to be disengaged from the fighting in order to isolate the Asantes. The Anlos were eventually compelled to sue for peace when the British managed to enter the River Volta with their new gun boats and bombarded Anlo towns hitherto out of reach to such attacks. I find Henry Moxon's rendition of this war more lively than the usual dry historical accounts.

The peace conference was at Dzelukope. My own great, great, grandfather, father of Torgbui Sri II, was there in prime position representing Anlo. So too was King Tackie, great grandfather of the late Dr Blankson, the pretender to the Ga stool as the grandmother was daughter of King tackie, and others from Accra. I've a an A-3 size sketch of that conference which appeared in the Graphic of London then.

Andy-K
Barfuor 12 years ago

This is false ,don't write things you yourself don't know.You are rewriting history cut it out.

This is false ,don't write things you yourself don't know.You are rewriting history cut it out.
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

You knew less about nothing. Andy was dead right.

You knew less about nothing. Andy was dead right.
Amakom 12 years ago

Awuna/Anwona is still refered to Anlo by Akans and thanks for clarifying the other side of the story,C.Y ANDY-K.

Awuna/Anwona is still refered to Anlo by Akans and thanks for clarifying the other side of the story,C.Y ANDY-K.
C.Y ANDY-K 12 years ago

Be a man enough to write under your own moniker instead of taking on Akadu's!

The writer claims said clearly who is he, the son of the current Denkyirahene, so why shld he go looking for Osei Tutu's head?

He has just ...
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Be a man enough to write under your own moniker instead of taking on Akadu's!

The writer claims said clearly who is he, the son of the current Denkyirahene, so why shld he go looking for Osei Tutu's head?

He has just presented an aspect of Asante/Denkyira history, which most are not aware of: that a large section of Denkyira constituted the founding members of the Asante kingdom.

Andy-K
Barfuor 12 years ago

You are not aware of don't say most;because every school going child during Dr.Nkrumah's time read about Ghana history which consisted Ashanti kingdom Denkyera,Akwamu , Ga, Fanti ,Akyim and Akwapim no mention of what you are ...
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You are not aware of don't say most;because every school going child during Dr.Nkrumah's time read about Ghana history which consisted Ashanti kingdom Denkyera,Akwamu , Ga, Fanti ,Akyim and Akwapim no mention of what you are trying to tell us now so you are now bringing your history.Go find Ghana history in Dr.Nkrumas time and read it and see if you wil find your history in it.
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

I'd rather refer you to Ward's Short History of Ghana as well. The Anlo were mentioned in that book as well. Your dark conceit and disdain has blurred your senses. Just get a bath, please!!

I'd rather refer you to Ward's Short History of Ghana as well. The Anlo were mentioned in that book as well. Your dark conceit and disdain has blurred your senses. Just get a bath, please!!
DYB 12 years ago

My brother, I'm and Asante but I disagree with you when you say others were not mentioned. W. E. Ward's "Short History of the Gold Coast" gives detailed account of Ghana's history.

My brother, I'm and Asante but I disagree with you when you say others were not mentioned. W. E. Ward's "Short History of the Gold Coast" gives detailed account of Ghana's history.

ekow Edwumadzi 12 years ago

All lies...stop telling lies and save your soul..Akyem's really defeated asantes..

All lies...stop telling lies and save your soul..Akyem's really defeated asantes..
Barfuor 12 years ago

Even the Isrealites were defeated at a certain point but came back to defeat their enemies so don't say it sarcastically,because they formed a kingdom and thereafter a nation.Had it not been the British they would have been a ...
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Even the Isrealites were defeated at a certain point but came back to defeat their enemies so don't say it sarcastically,because they formed a kingdom and thereafter a nation.Had it not been the British they would have been a prosperous nation far better than present day Ghana.
ekow Edwumadzi 12 years ago

What is good about these fake story...what was his references
please we can better than these self immaginary story

What is good about these fake story...what was his references
please we can better than these self immaginary story
1 mam 1 machet 12 years ago

YOU THIS ASHANTIS ALLWAYS TALKING ABOUT WAR,WAR,WAR,WHY,WHY,WHY,GUST TRIGER THE WAR AND WE WILL SLOTER YOU UGELY BIST AND GIVE YOUR BUDYS TO THE FISHES IN THE SEA TO FEED ON,HABA,WHY AR YOU PEOPLE SO BACKWORDS,YOU PEOPLE ALW ...
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YOU THIS ASHANTIS ALLWAYS TALKING ABOUT WAR,WAR,WAR,WHY,WHY,WHY,GUST TRIGER THE WAR AND WE WILL SLOTER YOU UGELY BIST AND GIVE YOUR BUDYS TO THE FISHES IN THE SEA TO FEED ON,HABA,WHY AR YOU PEOPLE SO BACKWORDS,YOU PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK AS IF PETROL RANS IN YOUR BRAINS,AR YOU THE ONLY TRIBE IN GHANA,PLS,GIVE US A BREAK,
Agyeman 12 years ago

Go learn proper english first then you'll have a slight chance to understand the complex matters in this report.

Go learn proper english first then you'll have a slight chance to understand the complex matters in this report.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 12 years ago

What is wrong with knowing your history? Don't we talk about Sgt Adjetey and the rest? Go to any developed country and see how they place emphasis on their history and archaeology. Americans continue to teach the American Civ ...
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What is wrong with knowing your history? Don't we talk about Sgt Adjetey and the rest? Go to any developed country and see how they place emphasis on their history and archaeology. Americans continue to teach the American Civil War and their War of Independence even at college level. We Ghanaians do not even teach our constitution. An Elementary school child knows what Melinda rights and how to plead the 5th Amendment. What about our Ghanaian students and society? What do we know about our own constitution?
George 12 years ago

Miranda rights

Miranda rights
Barfuor 12 years ago

Kwasea hwe borofo fon bi wo keka wa ha you think it is easy the way you are saying it.Do you think they will stay quiet for you to do that you people talk from your stomach ,you try it and see if your people in any Akanland w ...
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Kwasea hwe borofo fon bi wo keka wa ha you think it is easy the way you are saying it.Do you think they will stay quiet for you to do that you people talk from your stomach ,you try it and see if your people in any Akanland will survive.you think you are the only men in Ghana you try and you will regret the day you were born.We in the diaspora will do what ever that will take to help them.You try. ,wa bo dam.
Pelicles 12 years ago

You need free education to polish your writing. Did you read over what you wrote before posting?

Do you think Ashantis are the only tribe that engaged in wars? I do not know where you live presently but, if you live in ...
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You need free education to polish your writing. Did you read over what you wrote before posting?

Do you think Ashantis are the only tribe that engaged in wars? I do not know where you live presently but, if you live in the US, learn about their history and the treatment meted out to the natives. Think and broaden your knowledge about history.
Isaac Boateng Alexandria USA 12 years ago

you have good article. Asante and Denkyira are the same family we love the denkyira .The king call Ntimjakare who call the war.

you have good article. Asante and Denkyira are the same family we love the denkyira .The king call Ntimjakare who call the war.

Nhyiraba 12 years ago

I believe most slaves were sold during this period. They will capture their enemies and sell them.

I believe most slaves were sold during this period. They will capture their enemies and sell them.
AKASI MARTHA ARIZONA UAS. 12 years ago

PRESIDENT KUFOUR IS SAHWI NOT ASANTE, HIS MOTHER WAS MISS KUFOUR. KUFOUR TOOK HIS UNCLE'S NAME. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE GHANA HISTORY, WE NEED MORE.

PRESIDENT KUFOUR IS SAHWI NOT ASANTE, HIS MOTHER WAS MISS KUFOUR. KUFOUR TOOK HIS UNCLE'S NAME. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE GHANA HISTORY, WE NEED MORE.
kojo 12 years ago

Thank you A M Kufuor. This is well informing. God bless you.

Thank you A M Kufuor. This is well informing. God bless you.
Wilhelm Agbeli 12 years ago

You were all over the place. You never finished one train of event.

You get an F mark.

You were all over the place. You never finished one train of event.

You get an F mark.
Concerned Citizen 12 years ago

Trokosi inferiority complex.

Trokosi inferiority complex.
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In all I think the history is good, large parts not found in history books I have read so far. But it needs re-phrasing by better writers to make it more presentable.

In all I think the history is good, large parts not found in history books I have read so far. But it needs re-phrasing by better writers to make it more presentable.
Addobea 12 years ago

Factual and detailed indeed,Kuffuor looks honestly different in all aspects from a typical Asante.You have come a long way with this your master piece to unearth the myth surrounding Asante Kingdom at that time.But to questio ...
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Factual and detailed indeed,Kuffuor looks honestly different in all aspects from a typical Asante.You have come a long way with this your master piece to unearth the myth surrounding Asante Kingdom at that time.But to question futher ,where were the Guan tribe all these time and what was their place in Denkyira history?.
KOFI NKRABEA ANTOBAM 12 years ago

THANKS A. M. KUFOUR.THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PIECE FOR MY KIDS.

THANKS A. M. KUFOUR.THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PIECE FOR MY KIDS.
CAPII 12 years ago

GREAT HISTORICAL FACTS; I'M FROM ATWIMAGREAT AND CHIEFS IN OUR AREA ARE SWORN-IN AT "NSWAAYIM" IN DENKYIRA. MOST OF MY COUSINS ARE CALLED BOA AMPONSEM (AMPONSEM NANA) NANA AGYEI-BI.

GREAT HISTORICAL FACTS; I'M FROM ATWIMAGREAT AND CHIEFS IN OUR AREA ARE SWORN-IN AT "NSWAAYIM" IN DENKYIRA. MOST OF MY COUSINS ARE CALLED BOA AMPONSEM (AMPONSEM NANA) NANA AGYEI-BI.
onipa ba kyere 12 years ago

good history. We need more because we the you people don't know anything about our nation. Thank u

good history. We need more because we the you people don't know anything about our nation. Thank u
Pelicles 12 years ago

Keep on bringing these articles to Ghanaweb readers. It refreshes our memory about history in Ghana. Thanks a lot.

Keep on bringing these articles to Ghanaweb readers. It refreshes our memory about history in Ghana. Thanks a lot.
VAQ 12 years ago

WE ARE EAGER TO LEARN NEW THINGS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY. WHEN YOUR MOTHER'S LAST NAME IS ALSO YOUR LAST NAME IT MEANS YOU DONT KNOW YOUR FATHER. ALL THESE KILLINGS AND WARS I AM NOT SURE MAKE ME PROUD BUT I UNDERSTAND IT WAS THE O ...
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WE ARE EAGER TO LEARN NEW THINGS ABOUT OUR COUNTRY. WHEN YOUR MOTHER'S LAST NAME IS ALSO YOUR LAST NAME IT MEANS YOU DONT KNOW YOUR FATHER. ALL THESE KILLINGS AND WARS I AM NOT SURE MAKE ME PROUD BUT I UNDERSTAND IT WAS THE ORDER OF TIME. WE SHOULD LEARN FROM ALL THAT AND BUILD A BETTER GHANA TO COMPETE IN THE MODERN WORLD.
Eweman 12 years ago

"Kusi Obodum did not order an invasion, until learning that the Akyems had sought out aid from the Oyo Empire. Hence in 1764, Asante army led by the Juabenhene, Dankwa marched out to invade Dahomey now Benin. Unfortunately, t ...
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"Kusi Obodum did not order an invasion, until learning that the Akyems had sought out aid from the Oyo Empire. Hence in 1764, Asante army led by the Juabenhene, Dankwa marched out to invade Dahomey now Benin. Unfortunately, the army was ambushed near Atakpame, in south-central Togo, killing the Juabenhene, in what became the ‘’Battle of Atakpame’’. The repercussion of this defeat by the Oyo Empire was the destoolment of Kusi Obodum".

So the Dahomey[Benin]Ewes defeated the Asante in 1764 in Atakpame, a stronghold of Togo Ewes? Why did you describe that as unfortunate? Was that the first time or last time the Ewes defeated the Asante? Now, tell me. How and why were the Asantes defeated? Was it because the Ewes had a superior military might or strategic/tactical mind or both? Is this defeat by the Ewe the source of the hatred the Asante have for Ewes? The "Battle of Atakpame" has dented and left an indelible mark on the Asante psyche, I suppose.
owusu 12 years ago

Mr Kuffour thanks for this great history. Most of the Asantes do not know they are Denkyiras and this will teach them. I hope you will bring us the other towns in addition to the Atwimas. Denkyirahene's road weeders built th ...
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Mr Kuffour thanks for this great history. Most of the Asantes do not know they are Denkyiras and this will teach them. I hope you will bring us the other towns in addition to the Atwimas. Denkyirahene's road weeders built the village of Manso Atwidie (Atweri) and also Manso Nkwanta all in Amensi District of the Ashanti region. Infact 70% of Asantes are Denkyiras
C.Y. ANDY-K 12 years ago

Owusu,

Brilliant perception! I was contemplating whole day if I should return and hammer on what I wrote briefly above, that some Denkyiras also constituted foundation members of the new Asante polity, not as the vanquish ...
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Owusu,

Brilliant perception! I was contemplating whole day if I should return and hammer on what I wrote briefly above, that some Denkyiras also constituted foundation members of the new Asante polity, not as the vanquished but as the victors who have joined others to liberate thmeselves from the oppressive yoke of the Denkyira monarchy. They played very prominent roles in the expansion of Asante, as from 1701, their history became that of Asante. There as NO Asante kingdom prior to 1701 which defeated the Denkyiras. A coalition of rebellious Denkyira subject polities and subjects of Denkyira, included Osei Tutu himself, who escaped certain death for reportedly sleeping with one of the wives of the Denkyira king, came together to overthrow the monarchy and then formed a new polity, Asante. Of course, the dreaded afisem taboo meant that such ancestry must not be traced, in orderto build a united and strong new polity in which all feel equal. Yes, even the background of manumissed slaves must not be revealed upon pain of death!

A lot who did not want to be part of Asante fled to areas beyond the control of Asante. many settled among the Battor and Tongu people, founding even in their own settlements on land given to them. Vume and Torgorme are some of the settlements.

Andy-K
James Bamfo 12 years ago

Thank you very much Mr. Kufour for this history. Most of the information are accurate. Can you enlighten us on who Yim Awere was, and why Nana Oduro Apeako II has been installed as the Kyidomhene and installer of Odeefoo when ...
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Thank you very much Mr. Kufour for this history. Most of the information are accurate. Can you enlighten us on who Yim Awere was, and why Nana Oduro Apeako II has been installed as the Kyidomhene and installer of Odeefoo when the Denkyirahene's stool becomes vacant? Please!
danger 12 years ago

idiot n ignorant.liar

idiot n ignorant.liar
Eno 12 years ago

Well done AM Kuffour

Well done AM Kuffour
Peace 12 years ago

Awesome history we have! I ve been reading ur post silently and i believe therer are a lot out there like me. Pls keep educating us.

Awesome history we have! I ve been reading ur post silently and i believe therer are a lot out there like me. Pls keep educating us.
Frimpong in Canada 12 years ago

In fact this is a stories that peoples want to hear

In fact this is a stories that peoples want to hear
Frankie Dwumaah 12 years ago

Well written but you ought to give credit to T.C. McCaskie and Ivor Wilks. I believe that you benefitted immensely from his artcle regarding Denkyira in the making of Asante.

Well written but you ought to give credit to T.C. McCaskie and Ivor Wilks. I believe that you benefitted immensely from his artcle regarding Denkyira in the making of Asante.
Joshua 12 years ago

Thanks for the historical facts...does Akrokere and Fomena play prominent roles in the Denkyira wars?

Thanks for the historical facts...does Akrokere and Fomena play prominent roles in the Denkyira wars?
Kyeremeh Maxwell 11 years ago

After reading all this history, i never did heard the major cause of the war between the Asantes and the Denkyria.
what i know was that Ntim Gyakari was killed before, he was defeated by the asantes at feyiase

After reading all this history, i never did heard the major cause of the war between the Asantes and the Denkyria.
what i know was that Ntim Gyakari was killed before, he was defeated by the asantes at feyiase
ZACK WASHINGTON ( KWAKU SEKYIAMAH) 11 years ago

Dear A.M.,
I have read through your article and have found no extortion in it. This the truth since my late father was a friend to the late KUFFUOR sawmills ( KING OF NKAWIE) and have residence at Nhyiaso BOAMPONSEM FIE.... ...
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Dear A.M.,
I have read through your article and have found no extortion in it. This the truth since my late father was a friend to the late KUFFUOR sawmills ( KING OF NKAWIE) and have residence at Nhyiaso BOAMPONSEM FIE.... My dad visited him frequently at Nkawie and we knew of allegiance to Denkyira but now there is no Denkyira and Asante.. we are all the same... Thanks a lot...... you didnt mention the horn blowers of Ntim Gyakari....
MAXWELL ANOKYE 9 years ago

Great, this I called "
THE ROOT OF THE HISTORY"
Am proud to come from Denkyira...
We will defind our role in African tradition very soon.

Great, this I called "
THE ROOT OF THE HISTORY"
Am proud to come from Denkyira...
We will defind our role in African tradition very soon.
seanehia Bibiani 8 years ago

Those voicing out filthy words don't know about abakwasem all these story are found in a palace ,it is oral history which is transferred from generation to generation thank you for sharing with us

Those voicing out filthy words don't know about abakwasem all these story are found in a palace ,it is oral history which is transferred from generation to generation thank you for sharing with us
Jilma 8 years ago

Haahaa in history only one tripe was rubbing sholders with dagombas (gonjas) dagomba never war with Ashanti (our history is kept by our drummers ) before white man we where already having our writers (drummers)so nothing is m ...
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Haahaa in history only one tripe was rubbing sholders with dagombas (gonjas) dagomba never war with Ashanti (our history is kept by our drummers ) before white man we where already having our writers (drummers)so nothing is missing,we even have a clare evident about our connection to the mali empire,ashanti evidence to the mali empire is anecdotal (which means before white man they never know where they from) the people who ever diffeat dagombers where the Germans.dagombas are not fun of praising them self due to the chieftancy crisis we have.before white man Ashanti only know how to use materials to cover them selfs (kente)and dogombas know how to make materials and make dressess(smock) think carefully who was more civilize?

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Asante History; Akyem Abuakwa And Dagomba Wars. Part 4

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