Where did the Akwamus migrate from?

The Akwamus like most Akans also migrated from Adanse to settle at the Twifo-Heman forest at the later part of the 16th century. This group of Akans belonged to the Aduana family and are blood brothers of Asumennya, Dormaa and Kumawu.

Where are the akwamu in Ghana?

Akwamu, Akan state (c. 1600–1730) of the Gold and Slave coasts of western Africa. At its apogee in the early 18th century, it stretched more than 250 miles (400 km) along the coast from Whydah (now Ouidah, Benin) in the east to beyond Winneba (now in Ghana) in the west.

Who is the king of akwamu in Ghana?

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
However, the 29th king of the Akwamu Empire had a funny path to coronation. Royalty in Africa is a thing of wealth, prestige and power. In fact, Ghana is home to one of the richest kings in Africa — Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of Ghana’s gold-rich Ashanti kingdom, who has an estimated net worth of $14million.

Why did the akwamu move from Twifo Hemang to asamankese?

After the death of the fifth Twifo King, a section of the Abrade, Under the leadership of Otumfo Asare (1580-1595), migrated from Twifo-Hemang to Abakrampa to Asamakese, they became know as “Akwamu”, in place of their former name “Twiforo”. This new position gave the Akwamu the advantage of warding off enemy attacks.

When did the Akwamu people conquer the Ga people?

It is traditionally thought that between 1677 and 1681, the Akwamu state conquered the states of Ladoku, Agona and the fort of Whydah, as well as the Ewe people of the Ho region. The Akwamu also conquered the Ga people and occupied the old Ga Kingdom.

Where was the capital of the Kingdom of Akwamu?

Akwamu (also called Akuambo) is a state set up by the Akwamu people in present-day Ghana. The capital of the Kingdom of Akwamu is called Akwamufie. After migrating from Bono state, the Akan founders of Akwamu settled in Twifo-Heman.

Where does the Akwamu national state symbol come from?

Akwamu National State Symbol. Akwamus are the Abrade (Aduana) Clan of Akan tribe. According to the oral traditions, they originated from ancient Ghana. They migrated from the north, they went through Egypt and settled in Nubia (Sudan).

Which is part of the Volta River did Akwamu control?

Akwamu controlled eastern part of the Volta river and the Asante also controlled the western part of it until all of them came under British, German, and French control. During the Golden Anniversary of Nana Kwafo Akoto II, Nana Opoku Ware I crossed the Pra River to spend two days at Akwamufie.