Okomfo Anokye was an Ewe Togbi and the twin of Togbi Tsali

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Livingstone Tengey 7 years ago

Where can I get a book on about this historical story

Where can I get a book on about this historical story
selorm 7 years ago

All leading bookshop, especially in volta Region ( MIGRATION SAGA OF THE ANLO )

All leading bookshop, especially in volta Region ( MIGRATION SAGA OF THE ANLO )
DESCENDANT OF NANA ANOKYE 7 years ago

LET US GET ONE FACT STRAIGHT.OKOMFO ANOKYE WAS NOT AN EWE NOW WAS OSEI TUTU A KIN OF AN EWE CHIEF.EWES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THESE TYPES HISTORY REFORMATION.lET US NOT FORGET THAT ABOUT TWO DACADES AGO THEY CAME OUT CLAIMING THAT ...
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LET US GET ONE FACT STRAIGHT.OKOMFO ANOKYE WAS NOT AN EWE NOW WAS OSEI TUTU A KIN OF AN EWE CHIEF.EWES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THESE TYPES HISTORY REFORMATION.lET US NOT FORGET THAT ABOUT TWO DACADES AGO THEY CAME OUT CLAIMING THAT KENTE WAS INVENTED BY THE EWES AND ASHANTI SYMBOLS SUCH AS ADINKRA AND GYE NYAME WERE ALL EWE SYMBOLS.INSTEAD OF GROOMING THEIR OWN TRADITIONS THEY RATHER HOP ON TO OTHER DEVELOPED TRADITIONS AND TRY TO CLAIM OWNERSHIP.
Efo kwadwo 7 years ago

WELL SAID

WELL SAID
francis kwarteng 7 years ago

There is no logig and truth in this founded Ewe history, because Okomfo Ankokye was not greedy, not tribal, not unfriendly, not partisan, he was not wicked, not selfish, he was not lazy and to crown it all he, Okomfo Anokye d ...
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There is no logig and truth in this founded Ewe history, because Okomfo Ankokye was not greedy, not tribal, not unfriendly, not partisan, he was not wicked, not selfish, he was not lazy and to crown it all he, Okomfo Anokye didn't eat Cat-meat, therefore he was under no circumstances an Ewe.

francis kwarteng, Ghanaweb/Modernghana, Columnist.
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Naa Sei 7 years ago

GOD FORBID!I WILL PLUCK MY EYES OUT BEFORE I SEE SUCH AN ABORMINATIPON COME TO PASS.

GOD FORBID!I WILL PLUCK MY EYES OUT BEFORE I SEE SUCH AN ABORMINATIPON COME TO PASS.
Kwadaso 7 years ago

Would it be so wrong if Okomfo Anokye was found to be an Ewe?It would only serve to prove that we are all the same people and bring us even closer together.What is wrong with that?All the Ashantis here insulting Ewes ought to ...
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Would it be so wrong if Okomfo Anokye was found to be an Ewe?It would only serve to prove that we are all the same people and bring us even closer together.What is wrong with that?All the Ashantis here insulting Ewes ought tobe ashamed of themselves.This is not what the Asantehene sanctioned.He has done everything to bring all tribes in Ashanti region closer together,why can't you take a cue from that?Are you that easily baited?!!!!?
Efo kwadwo 7 years ago

Bro is not that we are bent on picking fight with others but the truth is we don't want this to get into the hands of younger generation's , we have to protect our cultural heritage from scumbags who only wants to take advant ...
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Bro is not that we are bent on picking fight with others but the truth is we don't want this to get into the hands of younger generation's , we have to protect our cultural heritage from scumbags who only wants to take advantage of someone else progress...
Kwadaso 7 years ago

Would you be'protecting'our heritage had it been the British claiming Okomfo Anokye?The people you so callously call scumbags are our brothers and sisters.And if you are really an Asanteman then you should know the old adage ...
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Would you be'protecting'our heritage had it been the British claiming Okomfo Anokye?The people you so callously call scumbags are our brothers and sisters.And if you are really an Asanteman then you should know the old adage about the person who cut his own tongue for meat.If you went back in our history you will realize that we lost to the British after the other tribes joined forces with them.Are we to repeat the same mistakes?
Efo kwadwo 7 years ago

Yes because they were traitors , it is true we lost but we fought even our women fought with us , those traitors will root in their poverty....

Yes because they were traitors , it is true we lost but we fought even our women fought with us , those traitors will root in their poverty....
Yaw Gyan 7 years ago

You're an imposter. You're no Francis Kwarteng. Your bad English alone tells it all. Poor you!

You're an imposter. You're no Francis Kwarteng. Your bad English alone tells it all. Poor you!
Daniel,USA 7 years ago

My brother, you don't know what you're saying,you're saying these because you wanna say something,fine you can express yourself because we are in a democratic era and everyone can express his or her view.Thanks for expressing ...
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My brother, you don't know what you're saying,you're saying these because you wanna say something,fine you can express yourself because we are in a democratic era and everyone can express his or her view.Thanks for expressing yoursef.
Kormivi Gadzekpo 7 years ago

Hahahaha you can consult your current King he will narrate the history to you ok no insult please

Hahahaha you can consult your current King he will narrate the history to you ok no insult please
GAFAH GAFAH 7 years ago

You simply lack insight. Go home, visit your chiefs and ask them to tell you the history behind the Ashanti's hatred for ewes. This will answer all your questions. It's said that, the only reason for someone to hate you is th ...
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You simply lack insight. Go home, visit your chiefs and ask them to tell you the history behind the Ashanti's hatred for ewes. This will answer all your questions. It's said that, the only reason for someone to hate you is that you're simply ahead of them in one way or the other or you're the only one who knows the story behind the root or untold secret. All these will reveal to you the mystery behind hatred among humans.
E. A. ADU GYAMFI 7 years ago

There is a saying that, if you always compare yourself to the great, you end up becoming great. Is it surprising then for the Ewes to compare themselves to the Asantes?

There is a saying that, if you always compare yourself to the great, you end up becoming great. Is it surprising then for the Ewes to compare themselves to the Asantes?
Kormivi Gadzekpo 7 years ago

Please go back to history or just ask your grandparents weather they know where You come from and ask them again that why is it that ewe language is speaking in German Togo Benin and Ghana

Please go back to history or just ask your grandparents weather they know where You come from and ask them again that why is it that ewe language is speaking in German Togo Benin and Ghana
Captein 7 years ago

The Ewe are the greatest in Ghana as you know when you went to school with them. You may be poor but great.

The Ewe are the greatest in Ghana as you know when you went to school with them. You may be poor but great.
Asempa 7 years ago

Okomfo Anokye (is) was an Ewe man.
For more info contact a personal Wofa 054 870 9390 @ Tunu in the Anglo constituency.

Okomfo Anokye (is) was an Ewe man.
For more info contact a personal Wofa 054 870 9390 @ Tunu in the Anglo constituency.
Kwabena Yeboah Jnr 7 years ago

Historical story?
Never repeat that anywhere wai.
History/ story would have been appropriate.

Historical story?
Never repeat that anywhere wai.
History/ story would have been appropriate.
Bonsu 7 years ago

This is another laughable attempt by the thieves to steal other people's heritage.If Okomfo Anokye was an Ewe why didn't he take his services to the Volta to help them develop?

This is another laughable attempt by the thieves to steal other people's heritage.If Okomfo Anokye was an Ewe why didn't he take his services to the Volta to help them develop?
HMMMM 7 years ago

Is it not for the same reason that Asantes call Ewes juju men and Trokosi? So if Okomfo Anokye is Asante juju man why do you Asantes accuse Ewes only of juju?

Is it not for the same reason that Asantes call Ewes juju men and Trokosi? So if Okomfo Anokye is Asante juju man why do you Asantes accuse Ewes only of juju?
Nimo 7 years ago

We didn't call him juju man because he was not some imported jujuman.Nana Anokye was not only a chief priest but also a chief of a town.He was not some foreign trokosi or jujuman imported to work for us.Go and find your own l ...
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We didn't call him juju man because he was not some imported jujuman.Nana Anokye was not only a chief priest but also a chief of a town.He was not some foreign trokosi or jujuman imported to work for us.Go and find your own legacy and stop stealing other people's legacies.
Joe . Columbus USA 7 years ago

If you do not know please research and you will know. Do you know his parents?

If you do not know please research and you will know. Do you know his parents?
Adanuado 7 years ago

Point of correction, to help Voltaian develop what? Tradition or Talent? The way you believe and trust your tradition or talent so also the Ewes. And when it comes to that, master, God is there for all of as. The way you ...
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Point of correction, to help Voltaian develop what? Tradition or Talent? The way you believe and trust your tradition or talent so also the Ewes. And when it comes to that, master, God is there for all of as. The way you people love your fufu, the same way that Ewes also love their Akple and nothing can take it from them. Let us all fear that man GOD, for he is the GREATEST.
Daniel,USA 7 years ago

So you think,if you don't know the facts and someone is educating you, you don't want to listing.Children of today...............

So you think,if you don't know the facts and someone is educating you, you don't want to listing.Children of today...............
Lori 7 years ago

No, 9 nonsense.

No, 9 nonsense.
KOO DWOMO 7 years ago

Everything Ashantis have is being claimed by the Ewes of Ghana. Quite recently, they claimed the Ashanti traditionally woven cloth, the NWINTOMA, now they are claiming Okomfo Anokye. Very soon they will lay claim for the Asha ...
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Everything Ashantis have is being claimed by the Ewes of Ghana. Quite recently, they claimed the Ashanti traditionally woven cloth, the NWINTOMA, now they are claiming Okomfo Anokye. Very soon they will lay claim for the Ashanti Kingdom, and will ask Togbe Afede to be crowned the Ashanti King. My question is, did Ewes created Ghana too? This is absolute nonsense. Okomfo Anokye is from Awkugua, period! He was too cool a head to be an Ewe!
JOKER 7 years ago

Hahahaha- I like your suggestion. The current Asantehene is wanted in Canada for crimes. So Ewes should get Togbe Afede as the Asantehene. Togbe Afede is well respected, highly educated and a good business man.

Hahahaha- I like your suggestion. The current Asantehene is wanted in Canada for crimes. So Ewes should get Togbe Afede as the Asantehene. Togbe Afede is well respected, highly educated and a good business man.
Just Amused 7 years ago

@KOO DWOMO What do you expect from Ewes?They are dredged in jealousy and hatred.Look at how they tried to pervert the Ga traditions.Got the Ga people to change their traditions of hard work and honesty to fast lifestyles whi ...
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@KOO DWOMO What do you expect from Ewes?They are dredged in jealousy and hatred.Look at how they tried to pervert the Ga traditions.Got the Ga people to change their traditions of hard work and honesty to fast lifestyles while their lands and heritage such as Accra Hearts of Oak was pillaged.If Ewes see something they like they either steal it outright or use trickery to aquire it.That is their way so don't be surprised.
MINOR CASE 7 years ago

They now have Agama symbols to rival Adinkra symbols. They want to steal and make their own anything Akan / Asante

They now have Agama symbols to rival Adinkra symbols. They want to steal and make their own anything Akan / Asante
JOKER 7 years ago

IT IS ASANTES COPYING EWES :)

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Fight over cat meat lands brothers in jail, hospital
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KWADWO BAFFOE DONKOR 11 APRIL 2014

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A misunderst ...
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IT IS ASANTES COPYING EWES :)

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Fight over cat meat lands brothers in jail, hospital
SOURCE: GRAPHIC
KWADWO BAFFOE DONKOR 11 APRIL 2014

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A misunderstanding between two brothers over cat meat has resulted in one of them being in critical condition at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

For causing unlawful harm to his brother, Eric Fobih, 28, a mason, has been sentenced to one year in hard labour by a Kumasi Circuit Court.

Eric, who pleaded guilty to the one count of causing unlawful harm preferred against him by the prosecution, was convicted on his own plea by the court, presided over by Ms Afua Adu-Amankwah and sentenced accordingly.

In passing the sentence, the judge said though the crime committed was second felony and carries a maximum sentence of 10 years, she took into consideration the fact that the convict was not known to the law, his youthful age “and besides, he pleaded guilty at his first appearance.’’

Facts

Presenting the facts of the case, Inspector Daniel Opoku, told the court that the convict, a mason and Nkansah,unemployed were both residents of Kokoso, a suburb of Kumasi.

He said on March 27, 2014, the two brothers had a meal of cat meat for lunch and reserved some for their supper after which they both left the house.

However, he said after they had left, Nkansah sneaked into the house and ate the rest of the meat.

According to Inspector Opoku, when Eric returned later in the evening and realised that his elder brother had eaten the meat, he confronted him and that resulted in a fight.

Mr Opoku said in the process, Eric took a cutlass that was lying on the ground, and inflicted deep wounds on the hands and legs of the brother.

The victim was rushed to the Emergency and Trauma Unit of KATH where he had remained on admission.

Later on, the case was reported to the police leading to Eric’s arrest.
Daniel,USA 7 years ago

That's your opinion and you're entitle to it.

That's your opinion and you're entitle to it.
Ragnar Targaryen 7 years ago

One solution to this problem; i PROPOSE, please countrymen, let's ask OKOMFO ANOKYE HIMSELF. how? well, em...

1. summon all religious leaders to ask okomfo anokye where he came from,

christians, muslims, traditionalis ...
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One solution to this problem; i PROPOSE, please countrymen, let's ask OKOMFO ANOKYE HIMSELF. how? well, em...

1. summon all religious leaders to ask okomfo anokye where he came from,

christians, muslims, traditionalists, etc...

after that, majority must carry the vote...get the truth by voting..

SO these guys must tell okomfo anokye the controversy surrounding his origin....he reveals that to the majority... since we equate majority vote to the 'truth' whatever that means;

anyway guys that's just a thought...

if you're interested in this intriguing, fascinating,mysterious, interesting, curious, weird, etc story of the origin of okomfo anokye..pls do post your thoughts on how to unravel the truth...
C.Y. ANDY-K 7 years ago

I bet there are many wondering what Andy-K has to say about this claim. I hate to express my thoughts on this and pour cold water on this long lingering myth. But when my direct ancestors have been mentioned as part of this s ...
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I bet there are many wondering what Andy-K has to say about this claim. I hate to express my thoughts on this and pour cold water on this long lingering myth. But when my direct ancestors have been mentioned as part of this story, I have something small to say.

In actual fact, the basis of this claim is not new at all but dates back to more than a century ago. It has to do with the close relationship of the Anlos with the Akwamus. That doesn't make it true.

In fact, a social anthropologist like Sandra Greene has tried to explain that, and I go partially with her explanation: I don't believe and accept though that Tsiame, the home town Tsali, was founded by the Akwamus (fugitives). They settled in the Volta gorge, now, Akwamufie.

The original version of the story even placed the Akwamus in Notsie prior to the migration of the Dogbo Ewes. It is all "kpakparetion", of course. The Akwamus were never at Notsie.

Btw, the Torgbui Sri II shown in the picture was known in private life as Cornelius Kofi Kwawukume. He was the first chief/king to be co-opted into the LegCo in 1915.

Andy-K
Aboa 7 years ago

its time to write one

its time to write one
l AM 7 years ago

I thought as much. After all the akan history admit no one knew where Akomfo Anorkye came from to Akwamufie. This explains the 'mystery'. Thank you Mr author.

I thought as much. After all the akan history admit no one knew where Akomfo Anorkye came from to Akwamufie. This explains the 'mystery'. Thank you Mr author.
Raz Obibini Limpo 6 years ago

Dear Friend,

History knows how Okomfo Anokye ended up in Akwamufie. He was captured by the Akwamus. He was a prisoner in Akwamu.

the part I found funny is how the writer asserted that Anokye went back to Notsie after O ...
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Dear Friend,

History knows how Okomfo Anokye ended up in Akwamufie. He was captured by the Akwamus. He was a prisoner in Akwamu.

the part I found funny is how the writer asserted that Anokye went back to Notsie after Osei Tutu requested for his service
Carl wonder 6 years ago

who told you we don't know where he came from? we won't tell you but, if you want the truth ask the nzema's why they are called the nzema kotoko.

who told you we don't know where he came from? we won't tell you but, if you want the truth ask the nzema's why they are called the nzema kotoko.
malam tanko 7 years ago

Now we know Otumfuo and his folks are number 9. Tigali, Okomfu Anonkye, Amachi Dede are all Ewes.

Now we know Otumfuo and his folks are number 9. Tigali, Okomfu Anonkye, Amachi Dede are all Ewes.
Defrost 7 years ago

Amakye Dede is a northner!

Amakye Dede is a northner!
K.A. 7 years ago

He's Nzima

He's Nzima
Captein 7 years ago

Most Ewes who are cut out for it know this history. Thanks again for reminding the whole of Ghana that when the Ashanti, the Akan or Twi speaking people think they are the greatest tribe and royally most special in Ghana. No. ...
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Most Ewes who are cut out for it know this history. Thanks again for reminding the whole of Ghana that when the Ashanti, the Akan or Twi speaking people think they are the greatest tribe and royally most special in Ghana. No.
I personally laugh. Because for this time in History there was no chance the Ashanti nation would have survived without forming alliance with the Ewes or Anloland.
The Anloland Kingdom made the Ashanti Empire what it was. And we all know how the Golden Stool came about. The Holden Stool is the Heart and Soul of the Ashanti Kingdom without it there is no Ashanti Kingdom. It was the reason for the Anglo-Ashanti wars and the Yaa Asantewa war. And the reason the Ashanti King was exiled to Fernando Po Island.
Because the truth was never told all these years. Not even the NPP historian Adu Boahene who did his beat to bury all contributions that the Anloland made to the Ashanti Empire.
It was due to the same reasons that Prempeh gave free land to Anloland people to settle near KNUST Tech. The Ewesecond in Anloga-Kumasi developed beautiful carpentry works and we're since moved away by the NPP government because they were in a PRIME location of the Ashantiland.
Ashanti have married all the beautiful and women from very important families because of money and also wanting their offsprings to be as smart or clever as the Ewes. In modern times only a Royal Konami will even dare marry an Ewe man like Rawlings. Think about the fact that the Aloha man and IGP of Ghana P.K. Kugblenu has all his four daughters married to Twi. This is not a coincidence, Dzifa Bampoe, Dumors and all of such Anlo ladies aND a whole multitude of Ewe women married to Akans.
So for once putting the records straight these Ashanti or Akan people should think twice and stop bastardizing the Ewe Tribe because the Ewes have the secret and what it takes to undo the whole Ashanti Kingdom. Thank you to the author of the article.
shattasark 7 years ago

lies.Claiming importance with these cooked stories.Voltarians are some way.

lies.Claiming importance with these cooked stories.Voltarians are some way.
ANOKWALE 7 years ago

If the stories are cooked, please tell us what the TRUTH is.
Don't forget to tell us also about the parents of Okomfo Anokye-He sure has a family somewhere, right?

If the stories are cooked, please tell us what the TRUTH is.
Don't forget to tell us also about the parents of Okomfo Anokye-He sure has a family somewhere, right?
WE WATCH 7 years ago

Ewes are extremely jealous of Ashantis and will sacrifice their first born without hesitation for the previledge to be a footnote of Ashanti History.There is only one version of the truth.Ashantis are not Ewes and Ewes are no ...
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Ewes are extremely jealous of Ashantis and will sacrifice their first born without hesitation for the previledge to be a footnote of Ashanti History.There is only one version of the truth.Ashantis are not Ewes and Ewes are not Ashantis.One is known to have built a sophisticated empire in the middle of an impossibly thick rain forest without mordern tools while the other is known for stealing and raping their daughters.Which one of these are you from?
Steve 7 years ago

Try to learn something from these,even the akwapims did not know any of okomfo Anotsie aka Anokyes family member.History told us has his shrine at awukugua but nobody knows exactly when he arrive there.

Try to learn something from these,even the akwapims did not know any of okomfo Anotsie aka Anokyes family member.History told us has his shrine at awukugua but nobody knows exactly when he arrive there.
Serwaa 7 years ago

Why are the voltarians some way?
Read this when I was young and also in the Uni. That's the truth, if you have any truth about Anokye bring it out so that our children wouldn't be confused about his origin.

Why are the voltarians some way?
Read this when I was young and also in the Uni. That's the truth, if you have any truth about Anokye bring it out so that our children wouldn't be confused about his origin.
COLLINS ANANE BONSU.ITALY 7 years ago

There is no in the history of Ashantis and for that matter Ghana that the Ashantis had had an alliance with the Anlo or the Ewes as far as the Ashanti Empire is concerned.All what the Ashantis knew about Okomfo Anokye was ...
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There is no in the history of Ashantis and for that matter Ghana that the Ashantis had had an alliance with the Anlo or the Ewes as far as the Ashanti Empire is concerned.All what the Ashantis knew about Okomfo Anokye was that he was the friend to their King Osei Tutu I.The Ewes settlement in the present day Anloga in Kumasi came about as a result of being artisans they needed quiet place and Oforikrom was an outskirts of then Kumasi City.It's also not true that the Npp government relocated the artisans because political and tribal expediency, it became clear that the place doesn't deserve to accommodate the ever growing number of artisans, Therefore there need to relocate them at a very spacious , well composed and well constructed environment.Please always check your fact before you feed the public with this unwholesome meal.
Korsi 7 years ago

The through always punches the ear drum. If you don't know something, ask and if you don't want to ask too, then better keep quiet. For someone may be ready to learn okay. The history between the Ewes and the Ashantis can ...
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The through always punches the ear drum. If you don't know something, ask and if you don't want to ask too, then better keep quiet. For someone may be ready to learn okay. The history between the Ewes and the Ashantis can never lost, all the old wounds has heald and we are all moving together as one People, having intermarriages and a lot. But the truth must told, and must remain the truth nothing but the the truth.
Mandy TK 7 years ago

The Ashantis knows the truth but they will not tell because he was a Northerner from a museum inside Mole Game. Please ask the people of Konadu,Owusu Nkontabisa,Osei Kwammi, Atakora Kwammi and people of Agyeman Badu. If you w ...
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The Ashantis knows the truth but they will not tell because he was a Northerner from a museum inside Mole Game. Please ask the people of Konadu,Owusu Nkontabisa,Osei Kwammi, Atakora Kwammi and people of Agyeman Badu. If you want the truth go to the Islamic Manuscript.
ROCKSON 7 years ago

I know this History very well but anytime you told the Ashantis this, they will start telling you stories that Okomfo Anokye was from Ashanti region. l just laugh at them. It is time they put their pride aside and embrace the ...
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I know this History very well but anytime you told the Ashantis this, they will start telling you stories that Okomfo Anokye was from Ashanti region. l just laugh at them. It is time they put their pride aside and embrace the Truth.Thank you Mr Writer .......
shattasark 7 years ago

There are several things the Asantes did to conceal most vital information.Most of the stories were made up to influence the minds of people.The kuma trees stories were made up because the kuma tree that is perceived to have ...
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There are several things the Asantes did to conceal most vital information.Most of the stories were made up to influence the minds of people.The kuma trees stories were made up because the kuma tree that is perceived to have died at kumawu never died.It was rather than to suppress Aduana clan and to up lift Oyoko.That is the cause of conflict at Kumawu because the kumawu guys are Aduana and respects the aurhority of Dormaahene (father of Aduana) than Oyoko(asantehene).U remember the Aduana beheaded an Asante chief.
Nyornuvi 7 years ago

So the golden stool then belongs to Ewes, right. Give us our Golden Stool, now!!

So the golden stool then belongs to Ewes, right. Give us our Golden Stool, now!!
Kay 7 years ago

Mtcheeew! Seriously?

Mtcheeew! Seriously?
Northeners and Ewes can't rule 7 years ago

Ewes and their inferiority complex, why do they always compare themselves to the Asantes? hahahaha i never heard Asantes comparing themselves to any other ethnic group, commonsense will if Okomfo Anokye is an Ewe as some they ...
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Ewes and their inferiority complex, why do they always compare themselves to the Asantes? hahahaha i never heard Asantes comparing themselves to any other ethnic group, commonsense will if Okomfo Anokye is an Ewe as some they are claiming why Ewes kingdom were not great as Asantes ? mentioned one Ewe kingdom that was so great as compare to the Asante kingdom? stop comparing an apple to orange, Asantes do not give damn about you Ewes.
Atta 7 years ago

In other words you are just saying why is Africa not great if it was the black slaves who helped built America?

In other words you are just saying why is Africa not great if it was the black slaves who helped built America?
Scabio 7 years ago

America is a country , which spoke primarily one language , Africa was never united , since we spoke 1000's of languages. Africa were known for it's kingdoms. Africa is actually a modern term.

America is a country , which spoke primarily one language , Africa was never united , since we spoke 1000's of languages. Africa were known for it's kingdoms. Africa is actually a modern term.
fact facter on Febrary 25:2017'19 7 years ago

Ashantis were wereing lieves when they met northeners and northerners dress Ashanti king with fuugu batakari smock ask ur elders. Ashantis were call people of Forrest by the northerners. Yendi use to be their London ask. they ...
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Ashantis were wereing lieves when they met northeners and northerners dress Ashanti king with fuugu batakari smock ask ur elders. Ashantis were call people of Forrest by the northerners. Yendi use to be their London ask. they didnt know cows horses donkys and dress we thought them how to drink milk we show them bows arrows nifes Spier's we intruduce shoes to Ashanti king measure his foot and guanjaba make his size today you kanboanga talking about comparesim. we introduced secomsition to Ashantis. we use to buy their gold and sell to Arabs.
ANOKWALE 7 years ago

If you have facts, please share it. Once you start to insult, you sound like someone with no counter- argument.

If you have facts, please share it. Once you start to insult, you sound like someone with no counter- argument.
Kay 7 years ago

Thank you! ????

Thank you! ????
Kay 7 years ago

Is this necessary?
How is your comment adding value to Ghana?

Is this necessary?
How is your comment adding value to Ghana?
Serwaa 7 years ago

Inferiority complex you say?
I'm sad for you. Try and enlighten yourself a bit. This is the hard truth, it's hard for Ashantes to tell it how it is so they've hidden the truth from their people. Ewes don't give a f*ck about ...
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Inferiority complex you say?
I'm sad for you. Try and enlighten yourself a bit. This is the hard truth, it's hard for Ashantes to tell it how it is so they've hidden the truth from their people. Ewes don't give a f*ck about Ashantes too.
If Ewes don't have great kingdom, they are still ahead of you in education.
Go back to school and enlighten yourself.
Goma 7 years ago

Thumb up Ewes don't talk much

Thumb up Ewes don't talk much
Bev 7 years ago

Hahaha. What education? They should develop their villages with their education. Ahead in education indeed. What do you understand by education

Hahaha. What education? They should develop their villages with their education. Ahead in education indeed. What do you understand by education
king 6 years ago

Serwaa please you are not Serwaa.... Probably you are one of them but you feel inferior to give your name out..... Sad... How many ewes are educated then they are educated fools living in uncompleted buildings.... Tell us of ...
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Serwaa please you are not Serwaa.... Probably you are one of them but you feel inferior to give your name out..... Sad... How many ewes are educated then they are educated fools living in uncompleted buildings.... Tell us of your history and stop coercing Ashanti history into inferior history...
Mawuena Agbemafle [ you can't buy lif 7 years ago

The ignorance and arrogance of people like you that is whats cussing mother Ghana, which rightful thinking Ewe will compare himself to an Asante with your ugly midgets looking self or what's the problem with some of you peopl ...
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The ignorance and arrogance of people like you that is whats cussing mother Ghana, which rightful thinking Ewe will compare himself to an Asante with your ugly midgets looking self or what's the problem with some of you people why don't you people ready, what makes you think you're better than Ewes or notherns let the truth be told apart from your rich cultura what do you have on any ghanain been it from north or south to show u're better then them, don't don't you know knowledge is powerful and I went properly documented it will enrich the Twisted concorted stories that don't add up to be rich and powerful with respect.
You lots need to read across board so you can see what is missing in you ancestors stories sorry if you read other African stories around the same time u'll see a particular trend and patten of story line access board both from our neighboring countries both luminant historians of African history about the Asante Kingdom
But to the dismay to to others only the stories from your ancestors are different from others and at the time were not educated as well, so where and how did the stories come about ?
So what do you think happen unless you have limited resources or u're not intrasted in the missing pozzel or you can't read and not bothered to do a research or you have very low IQ so you cannot be bothered about educating your generation and the future rather all you thing about is business and how to make quick money on the roadside for today and forget about tomorrow.
If you care to know other African historians described the Asante Kingdom as very violent root of people disrespectful but always want to do business but don't adhered to business protocols and are difficult people to deal in a process their king and some of their elders were taken away by the colonial Masters , but when you read the account of your ancestors to it tells a different picture of colonial masters at the time which mince someone is twisting the story to make himself look good ,
My question is
1.why do everybody have it in a particular way but you're the only people who have it this way
2. How come is only their King and his elders who happens to be taken away from their people
a) simple because they're arrogance, intolerance lack respect and discipline for people and are trouble makes but not strong enough to fight for themselves, that's why they have to sick help of a spiritualist to protect them and help build their Kingdom.This's how the Asante Kingdom was been describe in most African history publications.
Which of course today the same can be said because is a generational problem something different from what with been told by Asante historians who are themselves not educated and see things from a different perspective. I can understand the knowledge in some of those books is way difficult to take in, from what we've been told no wonder you people are the loudest very dam and don't adhered to rising of any kind, very violence but dam at the same time atlist history say so only for it to be twisted to make you'll look good.
Atlist everybody knows your shot ugly looking with no erticite your inability to ready and educate yousleaves is your fucking problem .
You people need to get education and we can have enlightened and constactive conversation before you twisted egotistical mindset
If you people read and educate yousleaves you come to know the true history and the twisted stories your ancestors told you'll don't add up and are made up to make you'll feel special but it don't add up
Welbeck 6 years ago

Kwasia.. who is comparing who to who????

Kwasia.. who is comparing who to who????
Enyam Yaw-kaliawovi 7 years ago

well noted we have to share our history for these and the next generation.shalom for sharing

well noted we have to share our history for these and the next generation.shalom for sharing
MY OLD MAN 7 years ago

If my dad were to be alive today and you were to narrate these stories to him, I can bet you will NOT leave our house today. You will be given a full party in your honour- Yaka-yak3 abolo and akpa-kalami tadi- and you add akp ...
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If my dad were to be alive today and you were to narrate these stories to him, I can bet you will NOT leave our house today. You will be given a full party in your honour- Yaka-yak3 abolo and akpa-kalami tadi- and you add akpeteshie to the whole package:)
Efo, keep up the good work.
Dziko Kwame 7 years ago

Folks

I have some disagreement with this writer.

Very clearly showing of one of the pictures is "Le Chef du village de Kpandu" which can be translated as "The Chief of Kpandu Village".

Another google search shows tha ...
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Folks

I have some disagreement with this writer.

Very clearly showing of one of the pictures is "Le Chef du village de Kpandu" which can be translated as "The Chief of Kpandu Village".

Another google search shows that same phtograph and on which is written "Chief Dagadu of Kpandu". So one could assume that it is indeed a picture on Togbe Dagadu.

If that is so, how could Togbe Dagadu be presented here as a CHIEF OF ANLO?

Mr Writer. any help?

Long live Ghana
bing 7 years ago

My teacher once told me these b4,and am not surprise to hear it. The real name given to him was Okomfuo of norstie

My teacher once told me these b4,and am not surprise to hear it. The real name given to him was Okomfuo of norstie
Paa joe 7 years ago

Ewes also invented Kente!!!!

Ewes also invented Kente!!!!
Goma 7 years ago

Yes Ewes created kete, now known as Kente the fact is that ewes teach ashantes how to weave.

Yes Ewes created kete, now known as Kente the fact is that ewes teach ashantes how to weave.
Raz Obibini Limpo 6 years ago

Ewes tot the Asantes what ?
Learn the brief history of that ancient town called Bonwire

woy3 funny papa

Ewes tot the Asantes what ?
Learn the brief history of that ancient town called Bonwire

woy3 funny papa
Pelvis 7 years ago

very good write up, expecting more from u

very good write up, expecting more from u
DONKRA 7 years ago

What a story.
I understand why Ewes and Ashantis are all racist tribes. Now they begin to hate each other after a single Ewe man helped to build Ashanteman.

What a story.
I understand why Ewes and Ashantis are all racist tribes. Now they begin to hate each other after a single Ewe man helped to build Ashanteman.
Efo kwadwo 7 years ago

If you think one ewe man helped build Ashanti , then why are all Ewes doing to build your region.
Ewes claims to be the most educated people in the country yet your region is in shambles , No body helped us we have our God g ...
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If you think one ewe man helped build Ashanti , then why are all Ewes doing to build your region.
Ewes claims to be the most educated people in the country yet your region is in shambles , No body helped us we have our God given intellect way back from what now called Israel , I guess you don't read your Bible , Ashanti's were among the 12 tribe mentioned in the bible ,Eve was not mentioned anywhere in the bible , Instead of claiming ownership of something you naver owned fix your region and make your region great , you all have been forced to learn our language think about how you will protect your culture than trying to fight a lost battle.
NO-NONSENSE 7 years ago

To tell us all these BULLSHIT about Ewes, you have to STEAL an EWE sounding name? That shows lack of self-esteem on your part as well as your inferiority complex to Ewes.

To tell us all these BULLSHIT about Ewes, you have to STEAL an EWE sounding name? That shows lack of self-esteem on your part as well as your inferiority complex to Ewes.
Nature 7 years ago

Which part of Eweland is in shambles? I have spent many years in Ashanti land. There is nothing better in Ashanti land that I can choose over Volta region.
You have no water, horrible building land. Your land has been destr ...
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Which part of Eweland is in shambles? I have spent many years in Ashanti land. There is nothing better in Ashanti land that I can choose over Volta region.
You have no water, horrible building land. Your land has been destroyed by mining companies. I give u just ten years, u people won't even get water to drink
You don't even have land for food crops anymore.
Volta got all that! Our water bodies are safe, we have clean lagoons, good food crop land, salt.
U these myopic Ashantis keep running ur mouths every where. They don't talk about issues run ur mouth and insult others. That is the only thing u people are good at. I was born among Ashantis and grew among them. They are hatred filled people. They never like anyone except their own tribesmen. Ashanti, u have many problems to solve concerning ur land, deal with it and stop attacking people who speak the truth.
atta bonsu 7 years ago

the story lacks consistency. there's no any evidence that shows that indeed okomfo anokye was ewe. the skin pain ewe people will always compare themselves to ashantis. isn't it shameful. even the writer himself know that he i ...
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the story lacks consistency. there's no any evidence that shows that indeed okomfo anokye was ewe. the skin pain ewe people will always compare themselves to ashantis. isn't it shameful. even the writer himself know that he is lying.
ANOKWALE 7 years ago

Everybody can say "It is NOT true" to any story. What we need to hear from you is YOUR version of the truth as you know it. Please tell us or SHUT UP.

Everybody can say "It is NOT true" to any story. What we need to hear from you is YOUR version of the truth as you know it. Please tell us or SHUT UP.
KOKU AMAGAFIO 7 years ago

Okomfo Anokye was not an Ewe. My great-grandfather told our family that Ewes invented the story of the Ewe descent of Okomfo Anokye to avenge and and give comfort to our Ewe Ancestors when the Ashantis conquered the Ayibes du ...
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Okomfo Anokye was not an Ewe. My great-grandfather told our family that Ewes invented the story of the Ewe descent of Okomfo Anokye to avenge and and give comfort to our Ewe Ancestors when the Ashantis conquered the Ayibes during their military campaign against the Oyos in present day Benin and South West Nigeria !!
TRUE-TALK 7 years ago

You ARE NOT EWE. Your NAME is NOT Ewe name because you made a MISTAKE in the write-up which NO Ewe will ever make.
I will not tell you the mistake. If you are that smart, you should figure it out yoursef.
With that said, y ...
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You ARE NOT EWE. Your NAME is NOT Ewe name because you made a MISTAKE in the write-up which NO Ewe will ever make.
I will not tell you the mistake. If you are that smart, you should figure it out yoursef.
With that said, your story is also FAKE NEWS
KOKU AMAGAFIO 7 years ago

If you think Amagafio is my real name then you are a naive, stupid, semi-literate who can't be an Ewe !!

If you think Amagafio is my real name then you are a naive, stupid, semi-literate who can't be an Ewe !!
kafui 7 years ago

okay then why don't u guys have the history of Okomfo Anotsie if he is truly Ashanti. Who was his father and relatives? How come none of you have the family lineage of such a great man in your kigndom

okay then why don't u guys have the history of Okomfo Anotsie if he is truly Ashanti. Who was his father and relatives? How come none of you have the family lineage of such a great man in your kigndom
Bev 7 years ago

Tell them. Ewes wants to feel better. Help them. Hahaha. Good story. Hahaha

Tell them. Ewes wants to feel better. Help them. Hahaha. Good story. Hahaha
Ghanaba 7 years ago

AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH..
Profile of OKOMFO ANOKYE THE GREAT AFRICAN PROPHET AND CO-
FOUNDER OF THE ASHANTI KINGDOM
Okomfo Anokye (active late 17th
century) was an Nzema fetish priest, statesman, and lawgiver. Okomfo Anoky ...
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AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH..
Profile of OKOMFO ANOKYE THE GREAT AFRICAN PROPHET AND CO-
FOUNDER OF THE ASHANTI KINGDOM
Okomfo Anokye (active late 17th
century) was an Nzema fetish priest, statesman, and lawgiver. Okomfo Anokye was born in Benyin, in
West Nzema-Ghana, West Africa, now called Jomoro, in the late 1600s. His
father was from Benyin and his mother was from Anosuazo, Eastern
Nzema. His father was called Kaku Ackah and His Mother was called Maame Nkob?’. Anokye was named
after his paternal Uncle Egya-Ano who was a fetish priest. The Nzema people
called him Ano kye which means Ano Junior.
The Ashanti and Denkyira, who were unable to pronounce his name, called
him Anokye. He lived in Anosuazo near Atuabo, East Nzema, where he began his priesthood. Anosuazo later
became known as Anokye because of the priest's frequent visitors. Okomfo
Anokye later helped King Amakye, Kwaku Ackah’s Uncle, to defeat the first Europeans who came to the
coast of Nzemaland.
The Denkyira’s later heard of his wonders and requested his aid. Through Anokye’s help, the Denkyira’s successfully defeated the
Ashanti’s. Osei Tutu, the King of the Ashantis at the time, requested Anokye’s aid. Anokye went to Osei
Tutu’s aid in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Empire, with a group of
his tribesmen and women. King Osei Tutu gave Anokye land to settle on after He helped them to defeat the
Denkyiras. The land given to Anokye to settle on was named Nzemaa near Kuradaso ( Kwaadaso) right
there in the Ashanti region.
After the Ashanti defeated the Denkyira, Okomfo Anokye brought the
golden stool from the sky and gave it to the Ashantis. He also put a sword on the ground as a symbol of unity
between the Nzema and the
Ashanti. The oath also prevented the Ashantis from fighting the Nzemas and
allows Ashantis and Nzemas to marry each other with one single plantain as dowry. When Osei Tutu
died, Okomfo Anokye’s life was in danger, so he fled and lived the rest of his life in Awukugua. Through
Okomfo Anokye, Nzema’s gained the nickname, Nzema bayie, which
means Nzemas came well or Nzemas are blessed.
JOKER 7 years ago

Are you all happy now?

Are you all happy now?
Tirindy 7 years ago

Thank You Ghanaba for this. I guess some people will stop day dreaming now.

Thank You Ghanaba for this. I guess some people will stop day dreaming now.
Moses 7 years ago

Very interesting story. Please can someone kindly tell me how and where Okomfo Anokye died?

Very interesting story. Please can someone kindly tell me how and where Okomfo Anokye died?
COLLINS ANANE BONSU.ITALY 7 years ago

BRAAAAAAAVO

BRAAAAAAAVO
Amakom 7 years ago

Your guess is as good as mine where he hails from.

Your guess is as good as mine where he hails from.
Kofi 7 years ago

Seriously I have always wondered why Anyako is full of gods, and the mysteries behind people encountering strange things at dawn. This explains why and why the spiritual men from there being hard to deal with. Now I understan ...
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Seriously I have always wondered why Anyako is full of gods, and the mysteries behind people encountering strange things at dawn. This explains why and why the spiritual men from there being hard to deal with. Now I understand why my grand pa was that powerful.
Benito 7 years ago

well for my observation, the first picture was not of an Anlo chief but that of Togbui Dagadu of kpando Gabi. Secondly, for komfo anokye being an Anlo man helping the Ashantis I won't be surprised after all during the Ashanti ...
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well for my observation, the first picture was not of an Anlo chief but that of Togbui Dagadu of kpando Gabi. Secondly, for komfo anokye being an Anlo man helping the Ashantis I won't be surprised after all during the Ashanti's invasion of the ewe land didn't the Anlos fought on the side of the Ashantis? Thirdly, about the Kente cloth, didn't the Ashantis carried away the people of Agortime as war captives to go and teach them the art of weaving? The Anlos had always had a strong affinities with the Ashantis since precolonial times which their counterparts the ewedomome that is the voltarians of the middle belt always considered as treacherous as they bore the brunt of that invasion. Don't the Anlos and the Ashantis intermarried a lot? look at Rawlings and Konadu. You don't need to be told
Akyire twa Animu twa 7 years ago

It was the Akans who migrated to the Volta that took the weaving of kente to that side.That is the fact.There is also a fact that komfo Anokye was born in Awukugua and for that matter this piece written here is false!

It was the Akans who migrated to the Volta that took the weaving of kente to that side.That is the fact.There is also a fact that komfo Anokye was born in Awukugua and for that matter this piece written here is false!
Alos Nay 7 years ago

Konadu is a krobo from Odumase. In an Akan Tradition a person is not an akan if the father is one. Akans practice a matrilineal inheritance and that's why an offspring from an Akan Father and a poto mother cant be an akan.

Konadu is a krobo from Odumase. In an Akan Tradition a person is not an akan if the father is one. Akans practice a matrilineal inheritance and that's why an offspring from an Akan Father and a poto mother cant be an akan.
louis 7 years ago

This is a well known story in the Ashanti kingdom. The kingdom was not the 1st to have emerged in Ghana, they have upheld it to what is now. Ashanti are 1 of kindest people u can live with

This is a well known story in the Ashanti kingdom. The kingdom was not the 1st to have emerged in Ghana, they have upheld it to what is now. Ashanti are 1 of kindest people u can live with
Kwesi Sakyi 7 years ago

What do the Guans from Awukugua say to this? There was a similar man in Winneba, part of the Guans, was was the equivalent or contemporary of Okomfo Anokye known as Neenyi Akwasi Nyaa who was said to have performed many mirac ...
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What do the Guans from Awukugua say to this? There was a similar man in Winneba, part of the Guans, was was the equivalent or contemporary of Okomfo Anokye known as Neenyi Akwasi Nyaa who was said to have performed many miracles during his time. It was alleged that if you were going on a journey with him which would take say three days walking, he would ask you to take the lead. On your arrival at your destination, you would be told that Neenyi arrived three days ago prior to your arrival. Before his death, he commanded not to be buried but that his body should be put on a raised stand. It was done and after some days when the stand was checked, the body had disappeared.
Awukugua-The original capital of Akua 7 years ago

Nonsense! Nonsense Stories! Why should we Kyerepong (Guans) respond to this garbage from Togolese! Come to Awukugua, we will show you his birth home. In fact it is opposite the Palace, diagonal from the Methodist Church. The ...
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Nonsense! Nonsense Stories! Why should we Kyerepong (Guans) respond to this garbage from Togolese! Come to Awukugua, we will show you his birth home. In fact it is opposite the Palace, diagonal from the Methodist Church. The oware stone is still there together with the tree, which are in front of the original palace. Even the Asantehene came to Awukugua and to his home. Anokye means in Kyerepong, Ano "look". There are about 3 tribes in Ghana with the surname "Ano" and the Kyerepong are one of them. Ewes don't have Ano as their last name! Stupid and completely fabricated nonsense story from Togolese!
Walas 7 years ago

what is the insult about, you can disagree with the writer but using the word stupid is not polite. And i don't think any Ewe is interested in aligning himself with any Akan group to be recognize. Nobody needs that recognitio ...
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what is the insult about, you can disagree with the writer but using the word stupid is not polite. And i don't think any Ewe is interested in aligning himself with any Akan group to be recognize. Nobody needs that recognition
Awukugua-The original capital of Akua 7 years ago

Nonsense is not an insult!The article is "stupid" meaning it lacks intelligence! That's not an insult! Obviously, English is not your native language or Ghana native language! I don't even know what they teach you in school n ...
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Nonsense is not an insult!The article is "stupid" meaning it lacks intelligence! That's not an insult! Obviously, English is not your native language or Ghana native language! I don't even know what they teach you in school nowadays. The Kyerepons are not Akans. They are Guans! They are the indigenous people of Akuapem!
Efo kwadwo 7 years ago

Say it again , they are simply envious

Say it again , they are simply envious
Moses 7 years ago

How and where did Okomfo Anokye die please ?

How and where did Okomfo Anokye die please ?
Ahenasaba Chichi 7 years ago

Interesting..! Studying History is the best... @ long last, Okomfo Anokye is not from Awukugua but an Ewe. He was a twin brother to Togbui Tsali... Are these factual...??? Interesting article to read...who wants to read?????? ...
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Interesting..! Studying History is the best... @ long last, Okomfo Anokye is not from Awukugua but an Ewe. He was a twin brother to Togbui Tsali... Are these factual...??? Interesting article to read...who wants to read???????
Ahenasaba Chichi 7 years ago

Critically, its a useless endeavour to go to church thinking YHWH is a one-way LORD/GOD... HE's overly plentifully abundant...! everywhere!! Alpha and Omega!!! Just think positive and do good to all manner of people. Remember ...
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Critically, its a useless endeavour to go to church thinking YHWH is a one-way LORD/GOD... HE's overly plentifully abundant...! everywhere!! Alpha and Omega!!! Just think positive and do good to all manner of people. Remember, love your neighbour as yourself is the greatest of all the Commandments... #ChangeThyThought. Fellow Snatchy ( Member, The Holiest of Holy Chamber, The Snatchistic Africanism Kingdom, Pepekrom...)
fact facter on Febrary 25:2017'17:43 7 years ago

this history could be true because we were all told that nobody knows where he come from.but I think Ashantis were infare. since he ask permition to go and prepare and come for the war.and they still dont know where he come f ...
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this history could be true because we were all told that nobody knows where he come from.but I think Ashantis were infare. since he ask permition to go and prepare and come for the war.and they still dont know where he come from? politics started long time before colonial.amean how?thank God Ewes are learned people.
Quarshie 7 years ago

Nice one i love it.

Nice one i love it.
Akpakli 7 years ago

I feel proud when they said am from Volta region ewes have history what about ashanties ? Ashanties try and formulate one okay I know that well educated are not coming from their that's why that can't put on paper for there c ...
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I feel proud when they said am from Volta region ewes have history what about ashanties ? Ashanties try and formulate one okay I know that well educated are not coming from their that's why that can't put on paper for there children to see .
GK 7 years ago

you sound like a typical illiterate.

you sound like a typical illiterate.
Kay 7 years ago

A formulated story does not make a kingdom into an empire. Is that factual that the Ashantis had one of the greatest empire in Africa?

A formulated story does not make a kingdom into an empire. Is that factual that the Ashantis had one of the greatest empire in Africa?
Sammy 7 years ago

It true. I once heard it from a renowed Asante historian. it is time we go back to the rich and famous history we have.

It true. I once heard it from a renowed Asante historian. it is time we go back to the rich and famous history we have.
Ohenewaa Baidu 7 years ago

This story is really the truth, my father who is not an ewe told me before, am not surprise at all

This story is really the truth, my father who is not an ewe told me before, am not surprise at all
Dzisah S K 7 years ago

Fight for development for the ewe land instead of gloating over the negative demonic tags on the noble tribe as being through over-lords of evil forces!

Fight for development for the ewe land instead of gloating over the negative demonic tags on the noble tribe as being through over-lords of evil forces!
Torgbe 7 years ago

Those insulting the Ewe's just for an episode, must stop. if u agreed fine but when u disagreed, then tell every body what u know rather than insulting the Ewes. Did the ewe's beg the Ashanti's for food or clothing? disappr ...
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Those insulting the Ewe's just for an episode, must stop. if u agreed fine but when u disagreed, then tell every body what u know rather than insulting the Ewes. Did the ewe's beg the Ashanti's for food or clothing? disapproved the fact that, it is not the ewe man who built your so called Ashanti kingdom for u.
Joe . Columbus USA 7 years ago

Yes it's true Okomfo Anokye was an ewe and are twins

Yes it's true Okomfo Anokye was an ewe and are twins
ERNESTUS SOWAH 7 years ago

Nonsense

Nonsense
Paa joe 7 years ago

Let the truth be told. Heard of this when I was a kid

Let the truth be told. Heard of this when I was a kid
Nana Buruku 7 years ago

First of all Obiri Komfo was not invited by Osei Tutu I to come with him to Asante they were friends who move together. This is a hoax Anokye is from Awukugua and he met Osei Tutu in Akwamufie. Your is not true.

First of all Obiri Komfo was not invited by Osei Tutu I to come with him to Asante they were friends who move together. This is a hoax Anokye is from Awukugua and he met Osei Tutu in Akwamufie. Your is not true.
K Randy 7 years ago

The Northerners say they are Make Ashanti Eve too say Ashanti so who form the Asante tribe .we Asante tribe love you all don't worry we need you all wate

The Northerners say they are Make Ashanti Eve too say Ashanti so who form the Asante tribe .we Asante tribe love you all don't worry we need you all wate
????????????????????????????????????? 7 years ago

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????masereeesaaaaa! They wish! Ewe? Gyamere3 mo yare? You Guys still feel inferior complexity ..You don't have any great person to claim? Masa go claim Rawlings, tsikata ...
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????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????masereeesaaaaa! They wish! Ewe? Gyamere3 mo yare? You Guys still feel inferior complexity ..You don't have any great person to claim? Masa go claim Rawlings, tsikata and the rest! You guys are lost in the history books so u want create ur won? Metcheeew
Rasta-Man 7 years ago

Mr. Notsie migrant to Ashanti Region. In my view it doesn't that now all Ashanti people are Ewe's. He only migrant to Ashanti Region but he wasn't born there.

Mr. Notsie migrant to Ashanti Region. In my view it doesn't that now all Ashanti people are Ewe's. He only migrant to Ashanti Region but he wasn't born there.
Rasta-Man 7 years ago

He only migrant to Ashanti Region!

He only migrant to Ashanti Region!
John 7 years ago

Where can I get the book if there is one. There was a cassette I came across call ewe WO mikpormegbe if I can one of that too.

Where can I get the book if there is one. There was a cassette I came across call ewe WO mikpormegbe if I can one of that too.
Kazb 7 years ago

The bloodline of Okomfo Anokye of the Ashanti, aTsali of the Ewes, and Ano of the Guans still exits. DNA testing can help with the veracity of this story.

The bloodline of Okomfo Anokye of the Ashanti, aTsali of the Ewes, and Ano of the Guans still exits. DNA testing can help with the veracity of this story.
UMOJA 7 years ago

Why try to twist facts for what gain. You people have you been to AWUKUGUA . The relics and facts are there to the extent the Otumfuo himself was there to pay homage. Don't try to invent the wheel. It is a dead end

Why try to twist facts for what gain. You people have you been to AWUKUGUA . The relics and facts are there to the extent the Otumfuo himself was there to pay homage. Don't try to invent the wheel. It is a dead end
Knockout 7 years ago

True or false

True or false
Knockout 7 years ago

Check it out

Check it out
Amegaxoxo 7 years ago

Nyebro,let us write our own history and stop this fruitless recurring claims of latching onto other people's history. We are clever and greater than that. Aren't we? We have our own rich heritage.Do not let us look ridiculou ...
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Nyebro,let us write our own history and stop this fruitless recurring claims of latching onto other people's history. We are clever and greater than that. Aren't we? We have our own rich heritage.Do not let us look ridiculous in the eyes of other tribes.Akpe.
KANAWU KASABA 7 years ago

Why are these folks always maliciously attempting to parasite on other's glory?

Everything they will steal including or parasite on.

Why? Envy and jealousy are their lots and these vices are harbored by evil p ...
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Why are these folks always maliciously attempting to parasite on other's glory?

Everything they will steal including or parasite on.

Why? Envy and jealousy are their lots and these vices are harbored by evil people.

Just pure evil
Kwabena Yeboah Jnr 7 years ago

1 The person is dead
2. He's not a national icon
3 He was a fetish priest
4 What blessings have we benefited as s nation from him.
Ayigbefo de3 bayie nkooaa na mop3

1 The person is dead
2. He's not a national icon
3 He was a fetish priest
4 What blessings have we benefited as s nation from him.
Ayigbefo de3 bayie nkooaa na mop3
Kwabena Yeboah Jnr 7 years ago

1 The person is dead
2. He's not a national icon
3 He was a fetish priest
4 What blessings have we benefited as s nation from him.
Ayigbefo de3 bayie nkooaa na mop3

1 The person is dead
2. He's not a national icon
3 He was a fetish priest
4 What blessings have we benefited as s nation from him.
Ayigbefo de3 bayie nkooaa na mop3
Kwabena Yeboah Jnr 7 years ago

1 The person is dead
2. He's not a national icon
3 He was a fetish priest
4 What blessings have we benefited as s nation from him.
Ayigbefo de3 bayie nkooaa na mop3

1 The person is dead
2. He's not a national icon
3 He was a fetish priest
4 What blessings have we benefited as s nation from him.
Ayigbefo de3 bayie nkooaa na mop3
Kwabena Yeboah Jnr 7 years ago

1 The person is dead
2. He's not a national icon
3 He was a fetish priest
4 What blessings have we benefited as s nation from him.
Ayigbefo de3 bayie nkooaa na mop3

1 The person is dead
2. He's not a national icon
3 He was a fetish priest
4 What blessings have we benefited as s nation from him.
Ayigbefo de3 bayie nkooaa na mop3
Goma 7 years ago

Even kete now Kente is originated from Ewe
Land, the ashantes must teach their children
The truth about some of these things

Even kete now Kente is originated from Ewe
Land, the ashantes must teach their children
The truth about some of these things
Barbie 7 years ago

Hahaha haha. Ashantis will forever remainot the way they are. I am 50 yrs and my grandfather died at the age of 90 when I was 5yrs. Though I was very young lady knew that him as a "kete"weaver in the village of NolopI near Ab ...
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Hahaha haha. Ashantis will forever remainot the way they are. I am 50 yrs and my grandfather died at the age of 90 when I was 5yrs. Though I was very young lady knew that him as a "kete"weaver in the village of NolopI near Abor in the Volta region. So so does it mean ashantis were the only people who knew how to do things? So other tribes didn't know anything? It's like saying that fishing is for only one tribe in the world
Ashantis claimed they don't know where Okomfo Anokye came from. The simple reason is their fore fathers knew that Okomfo Anokye was an anlo man but if they acknowledge him it will mean the anlo's are superior to them.
The simple rivalry between voltarians and ashantis is they fear our superior powers from the time of Okomfo Anokye up till now . No wonder they will refer to a tradition from Volta region as Juju but the copy copy from their lairs as tradition. Ask yourself this simple question , what is the source of the hatred between the ashantis and the ewes? Go back and read history by the late Adu Boahene
Your granfather's know that the so called traditional supremacy is from Anlo hence your fear of ewes.
History can never be erased. These have been retold so young men of today don't think these stories have just been fabricated. As much as you believe in your history allow other people to believe in their history
Efo kwadwo 7 years ago

You must be kidding, who the fuck likes a juju man , you guys have always compared yourself to us , Before it was kente now okomfo Anokye who cares , we used him for what we wanted and we killed him , duh .. Go to wikipedia a ...
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You must be kidding, who the fuck likes a juju man , you guys have always compared yourself to us , Before it was kente now okomfo Anokye who cares , we used him for what we wanted and we killed him , duh .. Go to wikipedia and check who brought kente to Ghana , you must be kidding , you are proud of having supernatural powers good , then use that to build you Region since it amaoung the poorest in the country, typical African .. Ewe's and Juju will never depart ....we are proud Ashanti's and we will continue to be ... Goto Wikipedia to acertain for your self , we are world known , while you guys rot in your poor region.
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Dr Jay 7 years ago

Here we go again!!!
Ewes are now claiming Okomfo Anokye is an ewe not akuapim in addition to claiming to be inventors of kente
Go figure!!!
Interesting twist to the story about the origins of Okomfo Anokye!!
I just saw a ...
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Here we go again!!!
Ewes are now claiming Okomfo Anokye is an ewe not akuapim in addition to claiming to be inventors of kente
Go figure!!!
Interesting twist to the story about the origins of Okomfo Anokye!!
I just saw a YouTube video about a week ago which showed Otumfo Osei Tutu II visiting the birthplace and hometown of Okomfo Anokye
The place he visited is Awukugua.
In the video that showed a durbar of chiefs and dignitaries from the Akwapim area, the friendship between Otumfo Osei Tutu I and Okomfo Anokye was the focus of the durbar and there was no mention of the ewe lineage of Okomfo Anokye described in the article you shared.
Since there are all kinds of news and information floating around on the internet these days, more evidence and fact checking is needed for this to be believable.
If this is true, it will be interesting to understand why the ewe ancestry of Okomfo Anokye was never mentioned in any of the history told about the Ashanti kingdom till now.
Fact checking is needed otherwise what is claimed to be true could turn out to be "fake news"
Forgive K. D. 7 years ago

Wow, what a history! Volta is a great Region indeed!!

Wow, what a history! Volta is a great Region indeed!!
Efo kwadwo 7 years ago

You are dreaming , Volta is the poorest region indeed

You are dreaming , Volta is the poorest region indeed
Ebelin Wisdom 7 years ago

This is a plagiarized story. Give credit to whom it belongs. Check my facebook wall....Ebelin Wizzy Khemikal. Posted this very story when our Aflao people went and displayed the Mighty Zangbeto in Kumasi

This is a plagiarized story. Give credit to whom it belongs. Check my facebook wall....Ebelin Wizzy Khemikal. Posted this very story when our Aflao people went and displayed the Mighty Zangbeto in Kumasi
Ebelin Wisdom 7 years ago

This is a plagiarised story. Give credit who it belongs. Have posted this on my Facebook wall (Ebelin Wizzy Khemikal) on the very day our people from Aflao went and displayed Almighty Zangbeto in Kumasi

This is a plagiarised story. Give credit who it belongs. Have posted this on my Facebook wall (Ebelin Wizzy Khemikal) on the very day our people from Aflao went and displayed Almighty Zangbeto in Kumasi
francis kwarteng 7 years ago

Interesting.

Interesting.
Michael Ayi 7 years ago

Wow. Men turning into trees and hawks. What a rich history we have. I think I will be okay with medieval history and the like. I wouldn't want to hear that I am a descendant of a tree. Hmmm.

Wow. Men turning into trees and hawks. What a rich history we have. I think I will be okay with medieval history and the like. I wouldn't want to hear that I am a descendant of a tree. Hmmm.
KAS 7 years ago

What about the other story of the birth of Okomfo Anokye in Awukugua... "Ano, kye!" Is that a fabrication to cover up the real history?

What about the other story of the birth of Okomfo Anokye in Awukugua... "Ano, kye!" Is that a fabrication to cover up the real history?
Innocent 7 years ago

You can read more on this article in the book the Migration Saga

You can read more on this article in the book the Migration Saga
Nana Kwamena Frempong 7 years ago

Why Anloga in Kumasi??? We the Ashantis must know the reason now. Hmmm... ewes always claim Okomfo Anokye is an ewe. It can be true... Juju is from their side. From Nigeria, Dahomey-Benin, Togo and the volta region are notori ...
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Why Anloga in Kumasi??? We the Ashantis must know the reason now. Hmmm... ewes always claim Okomfo Anokye is an ewe. It can be true... Juju is from their side. From Nigeria, Dahomey-Benin, Togo and the volta region are notorious for all these mystical powers... Okomfo Anokye (Okomfo from Notsie) was invited and can it be he relocated to the area where Asantehene met him? Okomfo Anokye is not an Ashanti and that is very clear. So where is he from? Ashantis must stop the claim. Can the Nananom tell us? they know the history. Ewe have black stool in Ashanti kingdom. Is it true?? if yes, why? And what is the reason? Even till now, no Ashanti can come out to tell Ghanaians the have those mystical powers and ewe have... There is no smoke without fire. I believe what ewes are saying to some extend... We reason and argue without insult. Intellectual don't insult, they find reason to problems and come to a conclusion. Its time the unintelligent folks here reason and think deep.
Efo kojo 7 years ago

Who cares about mystical power's, UK, USA don't t use mystical powers yet they are very advanced , if you want to take ownership of a dead juju man , go ahead witches

Who cares about mystical power's, UK, USA don't t use mystical powers yet they are very advanced , if you want to take ownership of a dead juju man , go ahead witches
evangelist 7 years ago

AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH..
Profile of OKOMFO ANOKYE THE GREAT AFRICAN PROPHET AND CO-
FOUNDER OF THE ASHANTI KINGDOM
Okomfo Anokye (active late 17th
century) was an Nzema fetish priest, statesman, and lawgiver. Okomfo Anoky ...
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AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH..
Profile of OKOMFO ANOKYE THE GREAT AFRICAN PROPHET AND CO-
FOUNDER OF THE ASHANTI KINGDOM
Okomfo Anokye (active late 17th
century) was an Nzema fetish priest, statesman, and lawgiver. Okomfo Anokye was born in Benyin, in
West Nzema-Ghana, West Africa, now called Jomoro, in the late 1600s. His
father was from Benyin and his mother was from Anosuazo, Eastern
Nzema. His father was called Kaku Ackah and His Mother was called Maame Nkob?’. Anokye was named
after his paternal Uncle Egya-Ano who was a fetish priest. The Nzema people
called him Ano kye which means Ano Junior.
The Ashanti and Denkyira, who were unable to pronounce his name, called
him Anokye. He lived in Anosuazo near Atuabo, East Nzema, where he began his priesthood. Anosuazo later
became known as Anokye because of the priest's frequent visitors. Okomfo
Anokye later helped King Amakye, Kwaku Ackah’s Uncle, to defeat the first Europeans who came to the
coast of Nzemaland.
The Denkyira’s later heard of his wonders and requested his aid. Through Anokye’s help, the Denkyira’s successfully defeated the
Ashanti’s. Osei Tutu, the King of the Ashantis at the time, requested Anokye’s aid. Anokye went to Osei
Tutu’s aid in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Empire, with a group of
his tribesmen and women. King Osei Tutu gave Anokye land to settle on after He helped them to defeat the
Denkyiras. The land given to Anokye to settle on was named Nzemaa near Kuradaso ( Kwaadaso) right
there in the Ashanti region.
After the Ashanti defeated the Denkyira, Okomfo Anokye brought the
golden stool from the sky and gave it to the Ashantis. He also put a sword on the ground as a symbol of unity
between the Nzema and the
Ashanti. The oath also prevented the Ashantis from fighting the Nzemas and
allows Ashantis and Nzemas to marry each other with one single plantain as dowry. When Osei Tutu
died, Okomfo Anokye’s life was in danger, so he fled and lived the rest of his life in Awukugua. Through
Okomfo Anokye, Nzema’s gained the nickname, Nzema bayie, which
means Nzemas came well or Nzemas are blessed.
Blaj 7 years ago

very interesting history,would love to read more

very interesting history,would love to read more
Thanks 7 years ago

Shameful for Asantehene to think we Ewes are not to be compared by them. I live In America among the Asantes. They never taught me anything. But I rather taught them all kinds of things. This is a shame

Shameful for Asantehene to think we Ewes are not to be compared by them. I live In America among the Asantes. They never taught me anything. But I rather taught them all kinds of things. This is a shame
A. Kobla Dotse, Ph.D. 7 years ago

This is plagiarism! The guy just copied verbatim what I wrote and published several years ago.

Check it under my name: A. Kobla Dotse, Ph.D. as columnist.

This is plagiarism! The guy just copied verbatim what I wrote and published several years ago.

Check it under my name: A. Kobla Dotse, Ph.D. as columnist.
AKORA OPPONG 7 years ago

Hey,the writer was totally wrong about the origin of okomfo Anokye. Anor was his natural name given by his parents at Awukugua, but by his miracles from his childhood which sometimes attacked people whenever he performs. His ...
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Hey,the writer was totally wrong about the origin of okomfo Anokye. Anor was his natural name given by his parents at Awukugua, but by his miracles from his childhood which sometimes attacked people whenever he performs. His father being aslo called Anor will be prompted by his wife by saying Anor, kye meaning Anor look.
His spiritual performance was not welcome by the people of Awukugua but spelled him from all Okri land and as he was leaving he curses some of the kingsmen who took part of the conspiracies.
One thing we shouldn't forget is that during that time the name called Ewe was not known in the land of that time and we didn't know how this country was called not until the arrival of the Denish, Portuguese, the English who finally gave us the name GOLD COAST.
I don't see the fact were the writer is coming from by saying Okomfo Anokye was an Ewe man.
felicia ohui arko 7 years ago

I never knew okonfo anokye was an ewe this is wonderful,am a tongu born but never knew or heard of this history thank you.

I never knew okonfo anokye was an ewe this is wonderful,am a tongu born but never knew or heard of this history thank you.

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