Tag Archives: Asante Kingdom

The Legend of Nana Odame Ananse (Spider) of Kwahu Atibie

Atibie is one of the towns encapsulated in the Kwahu Traditional Area and the Twi-speaking Kwahu ethnic group in the mountainous Eastern region of Ghana. The town lies on the west of Mpraeso. River Asuboni flows between Atibie and Mpraeso and serves as the natural boundary (Opoku-Asiamah, 2020). The town’s appellation is Ɔtwerefo Tim nana […]

Ancient Origin of The Mysterious Bosomuru And Nponponsuo Royal Swords

The Asantehene has two special category of swords he use to protect himself from witchcraft called an “Akrafena” or soul sword and a “Bosomfena” or spirit sword. These swords are held byAshanti Royal Sword Bearers and the Chief Royal Sword Bearer carries two mysterious swords, the Legendary Nponponsuo and Bosomuru swords.   THE TWO MOST […]

Prempeh I Was Exiled To Seychelles At Age 28

Prince Kwaku Dua III Asamu of the Kingdom of Ashanti took the ancient stool name Prempeh I upon ascension on the throne at the young age of 16. His reign was a troubled one which fell during the time of British invasion/colonization of the Gold Coast. In essence, he was the last king of the […]