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Akwasi Aidoo
Akwasi or Kwasí or Kwesi is an Ashanti masculine given name originating from the Ashanti people and their Ashanti day naming system, meaning born on a Sunday. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Akwasi has the appellation Bodua or Obueakwan meaning agility. Thus, males named Akwasi are supposed to be agile by nature. Origin and Meaning In the Akan culture, day names are known to be derived from deities. Akwasi originated from Koyasi and the Lord of Life Descent deity of the day Sunday. Males named Akwasi are known to be leaders in society and also known to be "clearer of the way" (obue-akwan). They are very inquisitive and tend to be pulled into a thing of interest. Male Variants of Akwasi Day names in Ghana vary in spelling among the various Akan subgroups. The name is spelt Akwasi or Kwasi by the Akuapem and Ashanti subgroups while the Fante subgroup spell it as Kwesi. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empire Of Ashanti
The Asante Empire (Asante Twi: ), today commonly called the Ashanti Empire, was an Akan state that lasted between 1701 to 1901, in what is now modern-day Ghana. It expanded from the Ashanti Region to include most of Ghana as well as parts of Ivory Coast and Togo. Due to the empire's military prowess, wealth, architecture, sophisticated hierarchy and culture, the Ashanti Empire has been extensively studied and has more historic records written by European, primarily British authors than any other indigenous culture of Sub-Saharan Africa.Collins and Burns (2007), p. 140. Starting in the late 17th century, the Ashanti king Osei Tutu ( – 1717) and his adviser Okomfo Anokye established the Ashanti Kingdom, with the Golden Stool of Asante as a sole unifying symbol. Osei Tutu oversaw a massive Ashanti territorial expansion, building up the army by introducing new organisation and turning a disciplined royal and paramilitary army into an effective fighting machine. In 1701, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akwasi Appiah
James Kwesi Appiah (born 30 June 1960), also known as Akwasi Appiah, is a Ghanaian football coach and former player who played as a left back. He is currently the head coach of Kenpong Football Academy. Early life and education Appiah was born on 30 June 1960 in Kumasi. He attended Opoku Ware School (OWASS) for his secondary school education. Club career Appiah, a left back, played club football for Prestea Mine Stars between 1982 and 1983, before joining Asante Kotoko, playing for them between 1983 and 1993. International career Appiah played for the Ghana national team between 1982 and 1992, appearing in two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches; he also captained the team. Appiah was part of the 1982 squad that won the 1982 African Cup of Nations. Coaching career Between 1992 and 1995 Appiah served as the assistant coach for his former club Asante Kotoko including deputizing under Malik Jabir. He was subsequently promoted to serve in the role of head coach from 1995 to 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akan Given Names
Akan may refer to: People and languages *Akan people, an ethnic group in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire *Akan language, a language spoken by the Akan people *Kwa languages, a language group which includes Akan *Central Tano languages, a language group which includes Akan Places *Akan (Ghana parliament constituency) *Akan District, Hokkaido, Japan **Akan, Hokkaido, a town in Akan District, Hokkaido **Akan National Park ***Akan Volcanic Complex, a volcano in Hokkaidō, Japan ***Lake Akan, a lake in Hokkaidō, Japan ***Akan River, a river in Hokkaidō, Japan *Akan, Wisconsin, a town in the United States Other uses *Akan (surname), a surname *Akan (biblical figure), a person mentioned in the Book of Genesis *Akan (Maya god), a deity in Maya religion (identified with the god A') *Akan (あかん), a Japanese Kansai dialect phrase meaning "No way" See also * Acan (other) Acan or ACAN may refer to: * Acan (god), a Maya deity * Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names * ACAN (gene), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashanti Given Names
Ashanti may refer to: * Ashanti people, an ethnic group in West Africa ** Ashanti Empire, a pre-colonial West African state in what is now southern Ghana ** Ashanti dialect or Asante, a literary dialect of the Akan language of southern Ghana ** Ashanti Region, a region within Ghana ** Ashanti (Crown Colony), a United Kingdom colony 1901–1957 in what is now Ghana * Ashanti (singer) (born 1980), American singer-songwriter and actress ** ''Ashanti'' (album), a 2002 album by Ashanti * ''Ashanti'' (1979 film), an American film * ''Ashanti'' (1982 film), an Indian film * HMS ''Ashanti'' (F51), a Tribal-class destroyer launched in 1937 * HMS ''Ashanti'' (F117), a Tribal-class frigate launched in 1959 People with the given name * Ashanti Alston (born 1954), former Black Panther Party member * Ashanti Johnson, American geochemist and chemical oceanographer * Ashanti Obi (born 1952), Nigerian sprinter See also * Asante (other) * Ashanti Gold SC, a football club in Obuasi, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Names
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names and religiou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akwasidae Festival
The Akwasidae Festival (alternate, Akwasiadae) is celebrated by the Ashanti people and chiefs in Ashanti, as well as the Ashanti diaspora. The festival is celebrated on a Sunday, once every six weeks. Observance The Akan annual calendar is divided into nine months which lasts approximately six weeks but varying between 40 and 42 days in a period; the celebration of this period is called the Adae Festival. The Adae Festival has two celebration days: the Akwasidae Festival is celebrated on the final Sunday of the period, while the Awukudae Festival is celebrated on a Wednesday within the period. The Friday preceding 10 days to the Akwasidae is called the ''Fofie'' (meaning a ritual Friday). As the festival is always held on Sundays (''Twi'' in Kwasidae), its recurrence could be after 40 or 42 days in accordance with the official Calendar of Ashanti. During the last Akwasidae of the year, which coincides with the Adae Kese Festival, special attention is given to make food offering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana Akwasi Asare
Nana Akwasi Asare (born 11 July 1986) is a Ghanaian professional footballer, who most recently played for Belgian club Gent as a left back. Between 2007 and 2012 he made five appearances for the Ghana national team. Club career Born in Kumasi, Asare has played for Feyenoord Fetteh, Feyenoord, Royal Antwerp, Mechelen, Utrecht and Gent. Asare moved from Mechelen to Utrecht in May 2009. He signed a four-year contract with Gent in June 2013. In September 2020, Asare's contract with Gent was terminated by mutual consent. Through seven seasons, including three seasons as team captain, he made 272 appearances for the club, including 215 in the Belgian First Division A, 24 in the Belgian Cup, 1 in the Belgian Super Cup and 32 in European competitions. When he left the club, he was also the player with the most European minutes ever for Gent, namely 2824 minutes. International career Asare earned 5 caps for Ghana between 2007 and 2012. He was a squad member at the 2008 Africa Cup of N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah ( ; born April 10, 1988) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders, and Detroit Lions. He also was a member of the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Early years Owusu-Ansah family comes from Ghana, West Africa. He attended Whetstone High School in Columbus, Ohio and graduated in 2006. He left as the school's career leading rusher for yards and touchdowns. He also helped Whetstone to their first back-to-back winning seasons in over 10 years, while receiving All-Ohio Honorable Mention honors as a senior. He practiced basketball and track. College career Owusu-Ansah played college football for the IUP Crimson Hawks of NCAA Division II. He became a starter as a junior, when he registered eight interceptions, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akwasi Osei-Adjei
Akwasi Osei-Adjei (born 27 December 1949) is a Ghanaian politician of the Republic of Ghana. He was the Member of Parliament representing Ejisu-Juaben constituency of the Ashanti Region of Ghana in the 4th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana. He is a member of the New Patriotic Party. Political career Osei-Adjei is a member of the New Patriotic Party. He became a member of parliament from January 2005 after emerging winner in the General Election in December 2005. He has since then had a run of five consecutive terms in office. He was the MP for Ejisu-Juaben constituency. He was the Minister of Foreign Affairs from July 2007 to February 2009. He became the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry from April 2003. Elections Osei-Adjei was first elected into Parliament as a member of the Ejisu-Juaben Constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana during the 1996 Ghanaian General Elections with 34,521 votes out of the 45,648 valid votes cast representing 63.20%. Osei-Adjei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akwasi Oppong Fosu
Akwasi Oppong Fosu (born February 1, 1958) is a Ghanaian politician. He has been the Member of Parliament for the Amenfi East constituency since 7 January 2013. He is a member of the National Democratic Congress. He was appointed Minister for Local Government and Rural Development by President John Dramani Mahama in March 2013, and succeeded by Julius Debrah in that title in May 2014.(30 May 2014)Julius Debrah replaces Local Govt Minister ''Daily Graphic (Ghana)'' Personal life Fosu is a Christian (Word Miracle Church International). He is married with four children. Early life and education Fosu was born on February 1, 1958. He hails from Afransiei, a town in the Western Region of Ghana. He entered the University of London and obtained his master's degree in Public Policy and Management in 2002. Politics Fosu is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In 2012, he contested for the Amenfi East seat on the ticket of the NDC sixth parliament of the fourth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akwasi Oduro
Akwasi Qwakeye Oduro (born 8 February 1987 in Cologne) is a German-born Belgian defender of Ghanaian descent. Career He emigrated to Belgium when he was ten and started playing for Gierle and K.V. Turnhout. At the age of 14 he moved to Standard de Liège who played between 2006 now moved to the first team of KSK Beveren where he played 4 matches in his first season. In August 2008 he went for a trial at English League Two club Swindon Town F.C. but has later been spotted on trial at Chesterfield F.C. He is a very quick talented young player, currently hoping to sign a deal at Chesterfield F.C. after making a good impression during his trial. Oduro left than in September 2008 his club K.S.K. Beveren and signed with FK Radnički Kragujevac of the Srpska Liga. In FK Bodø/Glimt, he is likely to play as a left winger in his new club, he has signed a contract which runs for three years. He then returned to Belgium and played with Capellen and Turnhout in the Belgian Second Amateu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akwasi Mensah
Pro career * Played in 2006 and 2007 for the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe. * Recorded 3 tackles on defense and 4 special teams stops as a rookie * Originally assigned to the Admirals at the conclusion of a week-long minicamp for international players in Tampa, Florida, in February, 2006. * Made his first pro start for the Amsterdam Admirals in 2007. Amateur * Considered one of the Top Junior Prospects in Dutch Club American Football as a LB * Played for the Netherlands´ National Junior Team - Dutch Junior Lions * Played flag football for the Amstelland Panthers and youth tackle for the Amsterdam Crusaders before attracting the attention of NFLE scouts * Won the 2003 Youth American Football League of the Netherlands in an unbeaten Championship Year for Coach Patrick Lashley with the Amsterdam Crusaders. * After the demise of the NFL Europe league, returned to amateur football in 2007 with the Amsterdam Crusaders * Won the 2008 and 2009 editions of the Tulip Bowl, the Dut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
