History of Denkyira Ayanfuri Gyaman
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The ancestors of Denkyira Ayanfuri Gyaman were part of Denkyira royals that departed from Denkyira Abankeseso after Ashanti and Denkyira war in 701. The departure from Denkyira Abankeseso to the present settlement, Jukwa was led by Denkyirahene, Nana Kwadwo Tibu I. The people of Denkyira Ayanfuri Gyaman are now located at Upper Denkyira West in the Central Region of Ghana. From Denkyira Ayanfuri to Denkyira Ayanfuri Gyaman is 2 miles so one go by foot. It is Ekona Family that occupy Denkyira Ayanfuri Gyaman Stool. Ashanti and Denkyira war is popularly known as the battle of Feyiase because the war ended at Feyiase. At Denkyira Abankeseso when Ashanti and Denkyira war had not started Denkyira Ayanfuri Gyaman chief was Akumuhene to Denkyirahene. Denkyira Ayanfuri Gyaman chief led the Akumu division of ancient Denkyira.
Author: Dr. Isaac k. Damoah
Language: English
Subfield: Anthropology
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6893022168
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