Deities and Spirits in Akan Pantheon
The Akan people, who primarily inhabit the central and southern regions of Ghana and some parts of Côte d’Ivoire, have a vibrant spiritual belief system that centers around a pantheon...
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Manhyia Palace: The Official Residence of the King of the Ashanti Kingdom
Located in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, the Manhyia Palace is the official residence of the Asantehene, king of the Ashanti people. It serves as the administrative center for the Asantehene and...
Yaa Asantewaa: The Asante Warrior Queen who fought against British colonial rule
Nana Yaa Asantewaa was a prominent queen of the Ashanti Empire of the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana). Her immense contributions to the fight for independence of the Ashanti Confederacy proved...
Who was Arthur Wharton? Life, Influence & Legacy
Arthur Wharton’s life and achievement have inspired many black soccer players over the years. He was probably the reason why players such as Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé), George Weah,...
Onesimus: The enslaved African who introduced inoculation to the United States
On April 22, 1721 a ship from the Caribbean arrived in Boston carrying a sailor with smallpox. Though he was quarantined, it didn’t prevent a smallpox outbreak from ravaging the...
