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History:February the Black month of Ɔkyeman to Remember

As far as twins and customs of Ofori Panin Fie is concerned, twins called Takyi ne Kro, that is a male and female twins, it is a taboo for any of them to ascend on Ofori Panin stools or Ɔhemaa’s stool, even if they are Asona royals from the palace.
The twins that can ascend on the stool are two males twins or two female twins on Ofori Panin stools or the Ɔhemaa’s stool respectfully.

From the period of 1866 to 1911 which is 45 years, two male twins by name Nana Amoako Atta I (Kwasi Panin) and his junior brother Nana Amoako Atta II, (Kwasi Kuma) were the Overlords of Ɔkyeman one after the other.

Nana Amoako Atta I (Kwasi Panin) became Ɔkyenhene from 1866 and joined his ancestors on 2nd February, 1888, so last Tuesday 2nd February, 2021 is exactly 133 years the Etwie went to village.

Nana Amoako Atta II, Kwasi (Kuma) took over the leadership of Ɔkyeman from 1888 to february 1911 and he rested with his ancestors peacefully in Banmu, which is 110 years in this month February, 2021.

Coincidentally or divinely did these two kings go to village in the same month February in different years?

Indeed the month February is a black month to remember in Ɔkyeman as far as the tradition is concerned.

Source:Gnews.com/Kofi Tutu

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Black History Month

Today marks the begining of Black History Month, celebrated every February in the United States, Canada and other parts of the world.

The theme for this year’s commemoration is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.”

This theme fits well into our 10-year Beyond the Return campaign which also highlights the Black Family’s importance and diversity irrespective of location be it African, American, Caribbean, Black Canadian, or from the continent of Africa. We are all a global family.

Join us as we take you through the story of the “Black Race and its struggles over the years to 2021. We will be sharing the history, stories, creativity and beauty of the black people.

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