When Nii Lantey recited his poem Obunkutu last fall at the University of Legon , the entire audience cheered. Nii explains that Obunkutu is a sacred appellation to warriors about to embark on a war expedition. It is enigmatic of a warrior charge. It is an invocation of unity among warriors for victory in battle, [...]
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Find more videos like this on Adiama Network Salaga Market Here is Salaga, a market town founded by the arab trader bature in the late 18th century. In its day, one of the largest market centers in all of West Afrika…connecting Hausa, Mossi, Dagbon, and Asante kingdoms. From far and near, thousands upon thousands upon thousands arrive here to buy, sell and trade [...] Saakpale i cannot count the miles i have walked and my feet are not tired. i am strong and with each step i take along these trails, along the path back-forward into remembrance, i am strengthened. Moving across these dusty roads i feel your presence guiding me now more than ever. i do not know [...] Sacred Earth, Air and Water. Elements. Keepers of Memory. Passageways into Our story for those who return to Assin Manso. This place, this meeting point, largest of its kind in this land WE now call Ghana. Assin Manso – a gathering place for captured Afrikans. Where WE were chained and sold. A brief resting site [...] Throughout my travels I have sought to rediscover the Afrika of my remembrance with an open mind and an a open heart. I have tried to retrace the forgotten paths carved out by the ancestors and unearth their deep wisdom buried underneath layers of present day amnesia. Each step I’ve taken along this path has been a healing process. Each step I’ve taken along this path has been a vital part of my destiny. |
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