Akan Protocol: Remembering the Traditions of Our Ancestors [Paperback]

Nana Akua Kyerewaa Opokuwaa (Author)

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Authors Choice Press (May 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0595348505
ISBN-13: 978-0595348503
Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 0.9 cm
Shipping Weight: 91 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #739,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book begins your exploration of the culture and traditions of the Akans of Ghana, West Africa. It introduces the reader to the lifestyle of the traditional Akans living in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo, and other West African Countries. Little has been written on the Akan culture and spirituality especially in the style and with the sensitivity of this author. The reader gets a glimpse of the traditional life of the Akan with its protocols, hospitality, and embedded cultural spirituality. This is a user friendly guide to anyone seeking knowledge on the culture and/or spirituality of the Akans. The author has spent more than 15 years traveling throughout Ghana, observing and participating in cultural activities as well as studying day-to-day life. Additionally, the Author has spent many years interviewing practitioners of traditional Akan customs and rituals in Ghana. This book is a must read for social workers, psychologists, professors, teachers, and students. It is a great reference guide for those who plan to travel to Ghana and other parts of West Africa. Akan Protocol is infused with stories of interest and humor that will place you in the heart of Ghana, West Africa with Nana Kyerewaa.

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Amazon.com: 4.8 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on etiquette, not spiritual knowledge, May 27 2007

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This review is from: Akan Protocol: Remembering the Traditions of Our Ancestors (Paperback)

this is a great book for people planning to visit Ghana and interact with members of the royal community there. It is insightful in understanding etiquette in Akan culture. However, for those of you thinking that the author is going to go at any length discussing the spiritual beliefs of Akan religion she is not. This should not be mistaken as a spiritual or religious book, it is focused primarily on etiquette. This is not a bad thing, understanding such protocol is good. But this it is not a soul searching sort of ordeal.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Introduction to the Akan Structure, Mar 23 2005

By L. Spires "AvidReader" - Published on Amazon.com

This book is an amazing introduction to the Akan Structure. This was an easy read. If you are interested in the subjects of the Ancestors, Traditional African Religions, and/or the heart of Sankofa, this book is a must read. Akan Protocol is the must read guide for anyone traveling to Ghana or anyone who is interested in or wants to attend Akan Akom based events! Follow this author...if this book is a foreshadow of what's to come, this author is very promising!!! Akan Protocol is a Must read and a Must have. Bravo Nana Kyerewaa!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ, May 31 2005

By K. A. Trotter "Literary Connoisseur" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Akan Protocol: Remembering the Traditions of Our Ancestors (Paperback)

This book has been long overdue. We have been praying for the second reprint of this book!!!!

As the previous commentor stated, if you did not have an chance to get your hands on the first edition, then you have another opportunity.There is no other book like this one on the market today. This book should be on everyone's bookshelf and should definately be a must read for all college-level African American/African studies classes.

Nana Kyerewaa does an outstanding job of laying the foundation for Akan culture and spirituality. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. This book will definately open up many doors for you spiritually and will definately leave you wanting more.

Medase Pi Nana Kyerwaa for writing this groundbreaking book. May Almighty God, the Abosom and Nsamanfo continue to bless you.

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