The Akan of Ghana: Aspects of Past and Present Practices

by Kofi Ayim

The Akan of Ghana: Aspects of Past and Present Practices takes the reader through the ancestry of present-day Akan people - from the influence of ancient Egypt, through the ancient Empires of Western Sudan and into the forest belt of present-day Ghana. Comparative analysis of cultural practices (such as kingship and the royal setup, death, funeral rites, and family structures) between ancient Egypt and present-day Akan people are highlighted. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1507897642
• ISBN13: 9781507897645
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"