History of GaMashie to 1824: King Tackie Tawiah Memorial Lectures by Nii Armah Josiah-Aryeh
LECTURE VI HISTORY OF THE GA MASHI TO 1824 The death of Okaikoi marked the end of the Ayawaso period; many Gá retired to Anecho or Little Popo (also known by the Gá as Tóng)[1] in present-day Togo, but the bulk of the population resettled or joined kinsmen along the coastal strip. At any […]
The Prophets and influence of Religion: King Tackie Tawiah Memorial Lectures by Nii Armah Josiah-Aryeh
LECTURE V THE PROPHETS, AND INFLUENCE OF RELIGION in EIGHTEENTH AND NINETEENTH CENTURIES This brief Lecture considers the influence of religion on Gá-Dangme society. As was shown in chapter Gá-Dangme society was originally a theocracy in which the fore-telling priests exercised enormous authority. Naturally, a number of prophets have in Gá-Dangme history come to be associated […]
Traditional law and procedure in the Royal Court: King Tackie Tawiah Memorial Lectures by Nii Armah Josiah-Aryeh
LECTURE IV TRADITIONAL LAW AND PROCEDURE IN THE ROYAL COURT In this Lecture we consider briefly the nature of traditional law among the Gá-Dangme and the role of the king in maintaining a system of law and order.[1] In view of the customary nature of a large corpus of traditional law, some attention is […]
Traditional constitution of the Gadangme: King Tackie Tawiah Memorial Lectures by Nii Armah Josiah-Aryeh
LECTURE III THE TRADITIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE GA-DANGME Order constitutes the heart of any disciplined structure; an army of iron-hearted men can never achieve victory without orderly regimentation. A prosperous society can only be built on a sound constitutional structure 3.1 The general constitutional framework This Lecture begins our examination of the traditional legal structure of the […]
The rise of Ayawaso: King Tackie Tawiah Memorial Lectures by Nii Armah Josiah-Aryeh
LECTURE II THE RISE OF AYAWASO “Ayawaso was a city on a hill whose light pierced the surrounding darkness, and brought purity and knowledge to people far and wide. If we are to know ourselves completely, we must first seek knowledge of the thoughts and deeds of our forefathers at Ayawaso; and write them upon our hearts.”[1] The second […]
A people Blessed: King Tackie Tawiah Memorial lectures by Nii Armah Josiah-Aryeh
LECTURE I A PEOPLE BLESSED “An Accra man was then respected, not by reason of his national prestige only, but by his personal ability and superior qualities also … In war, travel and voyage, in times of epidemic, and in the […]
What the Black Labour Movement must do! – Ade Sawyerr
Black Labour: Speaking for Ourselves!!!! – 6th December 2017 at Peckham Labour missed an opportunity in the 1980s to embrace and consolidate the support that it had from the mass of African and Caribbean people. These people had mostly voted Labour at elections and the rejection of their own movement, Black Sections, was a kick […]
ACHIMOTA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CREATIVE ARTS
ACHIMOTA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CREATIVE ARTS By: Nat Nuno-Amarteifio Since its founding, Achimota College and School as it was named at the time of its inception, has had a disproportionate influence on the creative arts in Ghana. In every area of creativity, music, painting, sculpture, literature and theatre, Achimota’s influence has been deep […]
Race Equality and the Black Experience in 2017 – the current debate
Was at the House of Commons yesterday to take part in this debate. this is my presentation. Inequality remains a problem in the United Kingdom, especially for black people. There is a still a penalty for being black, there is a penalty in stop and search, in health, in education, in the criminal justice system […]
Tribute in honour of the late Kingsford Nii Ahele Quarcoo – From GaDangme Nikasemo Asafo
Anyemi Nii Ahele Akwafro Matɔmatɔ Matɔade, yaa wo ojogbann ye Nuntso minshi
Another note on Atsiiimota the excellent school of our time!
The Atsiiimota of my time stood out for three things; excellent academic tutoring, a breadth of extracurricular activities and deep acculturation and socialization.
Proposed Founders Day is based on historical fiction
As usual, very well written and argued addition to the debate. Maybe the issue will never be resolved but that would be a real shame – countries must move forward together, nations must not be polarised and states will attain maturity. A principled approach is needed at all times and rewriting of history serves no […]
An Introduction – King Tackie Tawiah Memorial Lectures by Nii Armah Josiah Aryeh
King Tackie Tawiah – The Lion of the Coast The reign of Tackie Tawiah I: King of Accra – 1862-1902 with an account of the origin and contribution of the Ga-Dangme and kindred peoples to the history and customary law of Ghana (To be published as History and Constitution of the Gá-Dangme) A Lecture in three […]
Failed UGCC deserves no honour
We can debate who started the struggle for independence but we can’t dispute who achieved it. Surely, that alone should put this matter to rest.
The UGCC was a colossal failure – Ekow Nelson
I am struggling to see what is being celebrated here. The UGCC was formed in Aug 1947. Nkrumah joined as SG four months later. As a colonial office dispatch observed, prior to Nkrumah’s arrival in December of that year the movement’s main supporters were “in the large coastal towns of Accra, Saltpond, Cape Cost, Sekondi […]
Danquah, Kwame Nkrumah wa yer wo den? – Ade Sawyerr
Danquah, Kwame Nkrumah wa yer wo den? – Ade Sawyerr The Ghana@60 team came over to England in May 2017 to talk about the 60 glorious years of our independence won for us by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah on the 6th of March 1957. They treated us to a very well-made film by a charming […]
Jennifer Sara Awula Adjiko Abbey nee Hansen – Sleep well my Soul Sister
Jennifer Sara Awula Adjiko Abbey nee Hansen – Sleep well my Soul Sister 27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God? 28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends […]
Nii Armah Josiah Aryeh: Fare thee well valiant warrior for the GaDangme Cause – Ade Sawyerr
My friend, Nii Armah Josiah Aryeh, has returned to the ancestors, too soon, and we mere mortals are left to bear the pain of losing him. In his relatively short life, he did a lot to inspire numerous Gadangme people on a path of consciousness. He provided the opportunity for like-minded people to rally […]
Explaining Christianity – a continuing journey by Ade Sawyerr
Explaining Christianity – a continuing journey by Ade Sawyerr “Why do you worry when your Lord never sleeps…..prayer for forgiveness, should be our guiding staff, and we will sing Alleluia and never never lose our way!” Ramblers International Dance Band Two holiday periods are celebrated by most Christians across the world: Christmas and Easter. Christmas […]
Dancing with the Gods: essays on Ga Rituals by Marion Kilson – a book review by Gyau Kumi Adu
Book Review: Dancing with the Gods: essays on Ga Rituals by Marion Kilson (New York: University Press of America, 2013). By Gyau Kumi Adu (joewykay55@gmail.com/ https://joewykay.wordpress.com/) Analysis of Title The book’s central theme is about important discussions on Ga rituals based on case studies she conducted on the Ga people of Ghana. The title “Dancing […]