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The Role of Libation in Akan Funeral Rites
WorldJun 12, 2026

The Role of Libation in Akan Funeral Rites

One of the most important features of Akan religious and funeral traditions is the pouring of libation, known in Twi as nsaguo or mpaeyie. The word nsaguo literally means the pouring of an alcoholic d

Mensah Adinkrah
Why Akan Chiefs Are Carried in Palanquins
EntertainmentMar 3, 2026

Why Akan Chiefs Are Carried in Palanquins

The Akan of GhanaThe Akan are an ethnic group that live in Ghana. They occupy a broad stretch of territory extending from the coastal areas to the central forest belt of the country. Historically and culturally, the Akan constitute one of the largest ethnolinguistic groups in Ghana and share closely

Mensah Adinkrah