Guan History & Cultural Heritage

Guan History & Cultural Heritage History and cultural heritage of the Guan people, Ghana’s aborigines.
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05/10/2026

Excerpts from the outdooring of Onetsitsie Osei Yawa IX, the new Paramount Queen Mother of the Avatime(KEDE'ƆNƐ) Traditional Area. Held at Avatime Vane, the ceremony brought together chiefs, elders, family and well-wishers in a colourful celebration of tradition, culture and the new chapter in Avatime’s traditional leadership.

Video Credit: SEFIAMOR (TikTok)

A shot of Akorsorkagya Nana Kyei Benyarko II, Paramount Chief of the Krokoban (Konkoma) Traditional Area in the Pru East...
04/10/2026

A shot of Akorsorkagya Nana Kyei Benyarko II, Paramount Chief of the Krokoban (Konkoma) Traditional Area in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region.

Picture Credit: Konkoma Manhene Nana Kyei

𝗡𝘇𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘇𝘂, also known as Nzulezo, is a historic stilt settlement on Lake Tadane near Beyin in Ghana’s Western Region. The ...
03/10/2026

𝗡𝘇𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘇𝘂, also known as Nzulezo, is a historic stilt settlement on Lake Tadane near Beyin in Ghana’s Western Region. The name, from the Nzema language, means “surface of water.” According to oral tradition, the ancestors of the community migrated from Walata, an ancient city associated with the Ghana Empire, and were guided to the area by a snail, which became an important symbol of their heritage. The settlement is believed to be about 400–500 years old. Built on wooden stilts and platforms, Nzulezu developed a distinctive way of life closely connected to the lake. Fishing, farming and tourism remain important to residents. Lake Tadane also holds spiritual significance, with Thursday traditionally observed as a sacred day when certain activities are prohibited. Nzulezu was placed on Ghana’s UNESCO Tentative List in 2000 because of its cultural and environmental significance.

03/10/2026

Akuapem Benkum Sumankwahene, Enyine Ogyeabour Kumi Anobaa Sasakraku II, in a spiritually charged moment as he danced to the traditional drums during Day 12 of the Larteh Odwira Festival at Larteh-Ahenease.

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A rare historical photograph of Nana Okanta Ofori III, Benkumhene of the Akuapem Traditional Area, captured during his 2...
02/10/2026

A rare historical photograph of Nana Okanta Ofori III, Benkumhene of the Akuapem Traditional Area, captured during his 29th Odwira Celebration in Larteh-Akuapem, circa 1952.

𝗦𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗳𝗶, traditionally known as Nana Nyarko Yeboah III, is a veteran Ghanaian highlife musician, songwriter, ...
02/10/2026

𝗦𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗳𝗶, traditionally known as Nana Nyarko Yeboah III, is a veteran Ghanaian highlife musician, songwriter, producer and IT expert. He rose to prominence with memorable songs including Telephone Nkomo and Asem Kakra. His musical journey dates back to the 1980s, with his Adinkra Highlife Band recorded at Bokoor Recording Studio in Accra in 1983.

Gyamfi later spent several years in the Netherlands, where he also developed his expertise in information technology. In 2018, he was enstooled as Paramount Chief of the Boso-Gua Traditional Area in Ghana’s Eastern Region. In his traditional leadership role, he has championed youth development, tourism, ICT, cultural preservation and community development, bringing together his experience in music, technology and public leadership.

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A rare photograph of Hajia Abiba Nnaba Suluwu, the mother of President John Dramani Mahama.Born on 6 March 1931 in Busun...
01/10/2026

A rare photograph of Hajia Abiba Nnaba Suluwu, the mother of President John Dramani Mahama.

Born on 6 March 1931 in Busunu, a traditional community in the West Gonja Municipality of Ghana’s Savannah Region, about 35 km from Damongo, she was the daughter of Tindana Suluwu and Bonshewu Buranishi Awu, both of Busunu.She married Emmanuel Adama Mahama of Bole and had six children, including John Mahama, whom she helped raise in Damongo. A devout Muslim, she was affectionately known as “Maame”, reportedly for her excellent cooking and caring nature.She died in Accra on 14 June 2016, aged 85, and was buried at her family home in Busunu following Islamic rites. President Mahama has credited her with teaching him perseverance, compassion and resilience.

01/10/2026

As part of the ongoing Larteh Odwira Festival, history came alive once again as the people of Larteh recreated the historic Akatamanso Battle of 1826.

More than a reenactment, it was a journey back in time,a moment to remember the warriors and communities who stood together in one of the defining battles in the history of Akuapem and Ghana as a whole.

🎥 Video Credit: Kwame Dj (TikTok)

𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 in Ghana’s Oti Region brings together the four traditional areas of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (...
30/09/2026

𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 in Ghana’s Oti Region brings together the four traditional areas of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL), with Likpe-Mate as its capital. It is home to communities within the wider Guan cultural and linguistic landscape, with distinctive traditions, indigenous languages and festivals.The district’s cultural calendar includes the Kafakale Festival of Santrokofi, Kawu Iron Festival of Akpafu, Lekoryi Festival of Likpe and Ipor Rice Festival of Lolobi.

Beyond its cultural heritage, Guan District has remarkable tourism assets: the Likpe Ancestral Caves, Wadjakli Waterfalls, ancient iron mines at Akpafu-Todzi, mountain landscapes and paragliding sites at Likpe-Todome. The annual Likpe Paragliding Festival further showcases these attractions.

With its rich heritage, natural attractions, agriculture and welcoming communities, Guan District holds significant potential for cultural tourism, ecotourism and sustainable local development.

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