Akan means first, foremost, indicating the enlightened and civilized. While traditionally matrilineal, they are also united philosophically through 12 patrilineal spirit groups called the Ntoro.

Most Akan peoples live in Ghana, where they settled in successive waves of migration between the 11th and 18th centuries; others inhabit the eastern part of Côte d’Ivoire and parts of Togo.

The Akan language (also known as Twi/Fante) is a group of dialects within the Central Tano branch of the Potou–Tano subfamily of the Niger-Congo family. Elements of Akan culture can generally be …

The Akan are Twi-speaking people living between the Volta river and the Atlantic coast in southern and central Ghana and in southeastern Cote d'Ivoire. They include the Akwamu, the Akwampim …

Aug 11, 2025 · Like other traditional West African religions, the Akan religion is polytheistic. While Onyame is considered supreme, there are many minor deities, the abosom, who exercise powers …

Akan people are an ethnic group primarily located in central and southern parts of Ghana. Akan jurisdiction extends to Ivory Coast (La Côte d'lvoire) specifically the eastern parts and Togo, as well …

Jan 7, 2025 · Akan, ethnolinguistic grouping of peoples of the Guinea Coast who speak Akan languages (of the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family). The Akan people are living primarily in present-day …

The Akan people are a major ethnic group in West Africa, primarily found in Ghana and Ivory Coast, known for their rich cultural heritage and influence. The Akan people have a rich history that dates …

Akan refers to a group of ethnicities in West Africa, primarily located in present-day Ghana and Ivory Coast, known for their rich cultural heritage, social structures, and historical significance.

An overview of the geography, history, daily life, society, economics, beliefs, and arts & music of the Akan cultures.