Gold Weight: Bird (Sankofa)
Beginning in the 14th century, the Akan engaged in trade using complex measurement systems…
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Sankofa Symbol
Sankofa means “go back and get it” — symbolized by a bird reaching back for an egg on its back…
How We Started
Akan Heritage was born from a deep passion to preserve the identity and stories of the Akan people…
Yam Festival
The Yam Festival is a significant cultural event celebrated by the Bono people of Ghana. It marks the first harvest of yams, a staple crop in Bono society, and is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Akan people.
Bono Manso
Bono Manso, historically known as Bonomanso, was a significant trading state and the seat of the Bono Kingdom. It was located in present-day southern Ghana and played a crucial role in the medieval Akan civilization. Bonoman, as it was then called, stretched across modern Ghanaian regions of Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo, as well as parts of the Eastern Ivory Coast.
The Reigns of Bono Hene at Bono Manso to Takyiman Hene
The ancestors of the Bono people crossed the Black Volta River after a fierce battle with the Mossi people in the north. They initially took refuge in the woods and caves around Amowi before moving to Bono Manso and eventually settling in present-day Techiman.