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The Office of the Ga Mantse has announced a visit by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to the Ga State on June 9, 2024.
A special durbar will be held at the Ga Mantse's Palace, Kanshie, Accra, at 11am.
This event celebrates the historic ties between the Ga and Ashanti people.
HRM Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II is on a mission!
• From Gã to Yoruba! 🇳🇬
• From Gã to Aneho! 🇹🇬
• From Gã to Anglo! 🇬🇭
• From Gã to Asanteman!🇬🇭
All hail Abiasuma!
Will leave it here for you to cross the t's and dot the i's yourself!
The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II honored the unveiling of The King's Commemorative Stamp at the Otumfour Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall yesterday.
The Asantehene arrived at the event together with the Ga Mantse.
On Sunday, June 9th, the Ga Mantse Palace will host a historic visit from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to the Ga State.
Wɔkɛ miishɛɛ mli here Ashante fɛɛ atuu!
In the 1820s, a group of liberated African slaves, originally from Brazil, arrived in Accra,Ghana (then Gold Coast), seeking a new home.
Welcomed with open arms, Gã Mãŋtsε Tackie Komeh I granted them asylum, allowed them to live among us, and protecting them from posing threats.
Gã Mantse wore a kente featuring Gã Samai pattern, complemented by a necklace crafted from Nyanyara vine, intricately wrapped in “klala”.
Nyanyara holds a huge religious significance among Ga people, serving purposes of adornment, spiritual purification and protection.
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Wishing His Royal Majesty, the Gã Mantse a very Happy Birthday today!
Wɔmiiha Abiasuma Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II fɔmɔ gbi jurɔ kpakpa.
Wɔŋba wala sɛɛkɛlɛ kɛha Nii Gã.
Long live the King!
Long live Nii Gã!
#OnThisDay
in 1880, Abiasuma Nii Tackie Tawiah I was transported into exile to Elmina by a gunboat.
His crime was his steadfast refusal to collaborate with the British during their attempt to invade the Ashanti kingdom under Asantehene Mensa Bonsu to claim the Golden Stool.
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🎬 | 4 more days to the premiering of ‘The Queen of Akra’, directed by
@AgbetiKojo
.
Showing on March 6, 2024 on
DStv Channel 150 • GOtv Channel 102
We are ready!
#TheQueenOfAkra
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#GaSpace
Meet Augustine Abbey:
Veteran Ghanaian actor, film writer and film director, popularly known as Idikoko hails from La, Accra.
Notable works by Idikoko include Matters of the Heart (1993), Triple Echo (1997), and Dark Sand (1999).
#NotableGaDangme
On this day in 1859, Benjamin William Quarteyquaye Quartey-Papafio was born in Accra.
He is a pioneer physician and politician in the Gold Coast - the first Ghanaian to obtain a medical degree (M.D) and the first to practise as an orthodox-trained physician.
#NotableGa
Arrival of Gã Mantse, HRM Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at the Durbar Grounds of the Asantehene visit to the Gã State.
All Hail Abiasuma!
All Hail The King!
🎥/Ablade TV
Meet India Ria Amarteifio - British actress of Gã heritage.
She is the lead role of a fictionalized Queen Charlotte in the period drama series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story," which was nominated at the 55th NAACP Image Awards and Astra TV Awards.
#Ganyobi
Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku, has announced his retirement from boxing.
He was a bronze medalist at the 1999 Africa Games. He held the WBO Africa Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight titles in 2011-2012*.
Pro-Records:
🥊30 Bouts
🏆29 Wins
✂️21 KOs
🚫1 Loss
The Tabom people displayed Gã culture at its finest during the grand durbar of the Royal Visit of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene to the Ga State.
Photos: Opemsuo Radio
We proudly present to you, "Mlalelɔ" Keren Naa Ayikaakor Lamptey ESQ, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Gambia!
• Overall Best Student
• Best Female Student
• Best Student in criminal procedure
• Best Student in English & Legislative drafting.
@LampteyKeren
!
Meet the legend Grandma is referring to in the video:
Charles Addo Odametten, two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner in 1963 and 1965 - captaining the ‘65 side.
Shares the record of three consecutive AFCON finals appearance.
One of Ghana’s greatest defenders of all time.
Happy New Month, everyone!
This Heritage Month, we're celebrating in style, proudly representing the rich history and culture of the GaDangme people.
Let's continue to embrace and showcase our unique heritage throughout the month and beyond.
#HeritageMonth
#ProudlyGaDangme
Did you know?
Nii Amon Kotei, the designer of Ghana’s Coat of Arms, also crafted the crests for Labonne Senior High School and Nungua Senior School in the Greater Accra Region.
Meet Ghanaian female photographer Tagoe Sylvia Adorkor, currently covering the ongoing Asian Cup.
Naa Shika Stargul as she is popularly known has been committed to the annual Miss Tema Homowo Beauty pageantry.
Our own! Aekoo!
"I represented the Gã tribe on stage in a grand style - WULOMOR. Doing every poetic piece in the Ga language was so fulfilling. ART is a language."——
@nortey_jeffrey
.
#Ganyobi
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#ProudG
ã
Mark your calendars!
The highly anticipated Gã epic, "The Queen of Akra," directed by
@AgbetiKojo
will grace your screens with its premiere on Independence Day, March 6, 2024.
#G
ãFilms
#AfricaGames2023
:
Perpetual Naa Ayikailey Okaijah, who won gold in the Mixed Martial Arts event at the ongoing 2023 African Games, present her medal to the GaDangme Council, earlier today.
Naa Ayikailey is a boxer as well.
We’re proud of you! Aekoo!
Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Ernest Aryeetey on receiving his honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of Glasgow.
We celebrate your outstanding contributions to society, Prof. Aryeetey.
Aekoo Nuumo!
🎬 | 3 more days to the premiering of ‘The Queen of Akra’.
Showing on March 6, 2024 on
DStv Channel 150 • GOtv Channel 102
Directed by
@AgbetiKojo
.
#TheQueenOfAkra
|
#GaSpace
American based Ghanaian costume designer, Naa Dede Ayite won the Best Costume Design of a Play for her exceptional work on the now-closed show “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” at the 2024 Tony Awards.
She has become the first African/Black woman to win the Tony Award.
Historic Pilgrimage:
Scenes from the arrival of the Sacred Corn Adaeyebii Abele and the “Shaami tsei” from Oyibi Antraye to Nungua.
This tradition paves way for Ga-Dangme to begin the consumption of the new corn which is a significant food crop during the Homowo festival.
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HRM Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II is on a mission!
• From Gã to Yoruba! 🇳🇬
• From Gã to Aneho! 🇹🇬
• From Gã to Anglo! 🇬🇭
• From Gã to Asanteman!🇬🇭
All hail Abiasuma!
Will leave it here for you to cross the t's and dot the i's yourself!
Food Vendor in Accra: What would you like to order?
Me: Mahe kɔmi kɛ sɔŋ ni ashĩ. Hã mi shitɔ bibioo kɛ sabolai.
Food Vendor: Sorry, I don't understand Gã.
Me:
Afi oo Afi Nuumo!
Today, we're honoring the incredible Dr. E. Ago Tetteh on his birthday.
@MantseBiAgo
has been an invaluable member of our community, sharing his knowledge and expertise on the rich history and cultures of GaDangme.
Let's shower him with love and appreciation!
Akra/Accra Women Selling Ice Water
Photographed around 1950s/1960s.
The golden days when water were served straight from Gallon into drinking cups.
Credit: Blema Gbɛfaa
Sɛi ko yɛ maŋ fɛɛ taa nɔ:
Gã Jaku maŋ fɛɛ Nii sɛi gbɛi ji Okai Koi. Sɛi lɛ sabla ji “Abe Tetsi Afadi” ni egbi ji Hɔɔgbaa.
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Long live Abiasuma!
Long live Okai Koi Stool!
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II arrives in Accra for the historic visit to the Ga State.
Asantehene's arrival sets the scene for a momentous occasion as he prepares to grace the Ga Mantse Palace with his presence on Sunday.
Wɔkɛ miishɛɛ mli here Ashante fɛɛ atuu!
Mo-hee-e!
Afi oo Afi Nii!
Sending birthday wishes to West Ham United goalkeeper and England Youth International Joseph Anang.
Born in Teshie, Anang started his career at Danbort FC in Nungua and later joined Wa All Stars (now named Legon Cities) before moving to England with his mom.
Afi oo Afi! Nii Addo Quaynor!
Happy birthday to award winning songwriter and rapper Tinny!
Wishing you greater heights!
Once again, what’s your favorite song by Aletsɛ!
#GaLala
Meet the Hutton-Mills: A renowned Ga family of lawyers in the Gold Coast.
Thomas Hutton-Mills Sr, a distinguished lawyer, merchant, and proto-nationalist, laid the foundation for their legal legacy. Educated in England, he returned to Accra in 1894, where his career flourished.
According to ancient Gã sacred traditions, a Wulomor (High Priest) must refrain from being seen outside, especially attending a public event, (after 6pm), as it coincides with the emergence of the moon and the envelopment of darkness.
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On May 2, 2024, Manhyia Palace officially confirmed Gã Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II's attendance at the climax of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's 25th anniversary celebration.
Tswa! ni omanye abla wɔ!
Juanita Borteley Borteye has won bronze medal at the ongoing ITTF-Africa Hopes and African Youth Championships.
The 13-year old clinched victory in the Girls’ Singles U15 third-place play-off.
She has also qualified for the 2024 ITTF Africa’s Senior Championship.
Aekoo! 🇬🇭🏓
Ayekoo Awula Kpakpa kɛ Fɛofeɔ Berla, we are proud of your endeavours that keeps building your integrity and value.
Continue to lead the path for other young girls who look up to you.
Maŋnyɛ wɔ mli ha bo omanye. |
@berlamundi
Labonne (also spelled Laboni) does not signify "Labadi," implying the people of La are bad. This label, imposed by European colonialists during resistance against oppression, misinterprets Labonne's historical connection to ancient Benin.
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Congratulations to India Amarteifio on winning the most Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for ‘QUEEN CHARLOTTE’ at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.
"Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" also claimed the 2024 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series.
Aekoo!
Meet India Ria Amarteifio - British actress of Gã heritage.
She is the lead role of a fictionalized Queen Charlotte in the period drama series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story," which was nominated at the 55th NAACP Image Awards and Astra TV Awards.
#Ganyobi
“Even though I don’t speak Gã but I love to hear Gã. So I like Shatta Wale, um! especially when he talks and speaks in Ga”
——— Black Stars Head Coach Otto Addo.
🎬| 2 days more to the premiering of ‘The Queen of Akra’.
Showing on March 6, 2024 on
DStv Channel 150 • GOtv Channel 102
Directed by
@AgbetiKojo
.
We’ve got a surprise for you! Are You Ready?
#TheQueenOfAkra
|
#GaSpace
The board of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and members of the management team paid a courtesy call on Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.
Gã Mantse HRM King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, seated in state.
Funeral rites solemnly honoring HRM Naa Dedei Omaedru III - Ga Mannye underway.
#GaMannyeFuneral
National Hero of the Day:
Nii Amon Kotei - Designer of the national Coat of Arms of Ghana.
Nuumo Kotei hails from La, in the Greater Accra region.
#SellGaDangme
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#SellGhana
Today marks the 112th Anniversary of Accra Hearts of Oak SC - one of Africa’s oldest surviving football clubs.
The Rainbow Club was founded officially on this day in 1911 by a group of young men in Ussher Town led by by Christopher Brandford Nettey (later Asafoatse Nettey).
Here are some traditional dances of the Gã Dangme people:
• Kpanlogo
• Kple
• Gome
• Kusum Gboo
• Kpatsu
• Tokwe Dame
• Ayika
• Gahu (from Yorubaland)
• Kolomashie
Among these dances, which one can you flawlessly perform?
Hewalɛ Kpakpanamɔ:
As part of the Homowo festival, the Ga Mantse Foundation in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Scheme is organizing a five-day Free NHIS Registration for all individuals in Ga Mashie from August 6-10, 2024.
#2024Homowo
Afi oo afi!
Warm birthday wishes from us
@Ga_Spaces
to a living legend, Azumah Nelson.
Indeed, the greatest African ever to mount the ring! 🇬🇭🥊🐐
#GaSpace
Aawo! Aawo! Aawooo!
Arrival of the "Shaami tsei" and the sacred corn (Abele) from Oyibi to Nungua this morning.
Abele shwamor follows this afternoon.
#GaSpace
#2023KpledzooHomowo
This morning we welcomed the sacred corn (Abele) and "Shaami tsei" from Oyibi to Nungua. This paves way for the Ga-Dangme people to begin the consumption of the new corn which is a significant food crop during the entire celebration of the Homowo festival.
Dr. Gladys Naa Odey Schwinger, National Maths and Science Quiz Mistress, recently obtained her doctoral degree in Environmental Science from the University of Ghana at the recently concluded Congregation.
A truly well-deserved achievement.
In 2018, Patoranking featured on an Afro-jama song titled “Jama” by DJ Mic Smith (and Shaker), which visuals depict life in Jamestown.
He lived in Osu, Accra, while schooling in Ghana, so it’s no surprise he is fluent in the Gã language.
This is the famous Osu Alata Mantse, Nii Kwabena Bonnie III, who orchestrated the 1948 boycott of European goods by Gold Coasters, hugely contributing to the fight for Ghana's independence.
But what else do you know about him? On Thursday at 8pm GMT, join
#GaSpace
to learn more.
Ablade-abii!
Our theme for
#GhanaMonth
is;
"Sell GãDangme! Sell Ghana!"
Let’s proudly embrace GaDangme!
• Eat
#GaFood
• Play
#GaMusic
• Wear
#GaAttire
• Speak Ga
Learn more about our history and culture this month.
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