THE TUNE

Drumming among Ashanti's have been in existence for a long time now, over centuries ago.It plays an important role in most activities ranging from durbars to festivals like the Odwira and the like.

From the olden days up till now, its still the same tune and plays significant role today too.

During the olden days drums,were used in different ways.Such as

TIME
Before the introduction watch/clock,drums were used to covey time,in morning,mid day and evening drums would sound give time exact time of the day

MASSAGES
Drums were played in the olden days to send massages of all Kinds from the Chiefs to the people.

Every tune had its own meaning.For example,if a King wanted his subordinates to gather at once, there is a tune played together with the gong gong,so within a short time then they will all gather.

VICTORY
When enemies got defeated, special tunes were played for celebration in the olden days.

SOME FORMS OF DRUMMING ARE;
KETE
ADOWA
MPINTIN
NWOMKRO
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There are also dances that moved with the different tunes of drums.
Let's take the Kete for instance, a dancer dancing Kete can dance to pay allegiance to Kings and Chief around.

They brings out proverbs in form of making signs.These signs have their meaning such as respect,permission,appreciation and ownership.

Last but not least, they dance to give thanks.

Lastly, insults too can given whiles dancing,especially among rivalry women.

In this modern times,drumming is not left out during occasions such as festivals, individuals outdoing,engagements and lastly funerals.

People specifically come and learn how to play Kete.

THE DUNGEON

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The Cape Coast Castle Dungeon is a much talked place among people throughout the world which I have wanted to see since birth.Upon this brought His Excellency President Obama and his family all the way from America to Ghana.But it was only a couple of months ago that I got the chance to witness it my self.

One Saturday,Me and a friend were driving around Kumasi when we heard an announcement on our radio that Panafest is on-going and it was a great event,so we turned and drives straight to Cape Coast.By about two to three a hours drive we were there.

I was so curious to see the dungeon where the Ancestors of Most African Americans came from.So we went and buy our tickets to enter.Because of the Panafest, there were so many people from all around the world.

Some of our brothers and sisters from the diaspora were also there.Some African Americans we were going round the castle with by help of a Tour Guide said they are there to find their routes.some burst out crying upon seeing the Dungeon,because they saw the pains our great great grand fathers went through.

From there,we went straight to the beach to have fun.We played football with guys from Cape Coast,took our favourite drinks and socialized.

AFRICAN LOOKS

Some well carved faces showing the artistic nature of Africans especially Ghanaians exhibits the different faces of which is each face have perculiar meanings of

Artistic: They are creative people who always weave,curve,paints etc to the amusement of people.They create using anything they found on the ground being the soil it self or a plant on the ground.They uses symbols to represent a saying or an adage.Such as the Adinkra symbols of the Ashantis in Ghana.

Warious: They were also known for their ability to gather themselves at a point in time under one leader to fight for a common goal.Such as the Yaa Asantewaah war.

Bravery:They also had strong heart to push them to come face to face with who ever it was and see who stays out defeated.

Aticulateness: They were robust and looks like men and are ready to attack like soldiers


FearlessJust like the Lion who exists in the in an environment and have no idea of some thing coimg on its way to scarce it.So there is always free row to play.

strongnessNot only do they have it physically but are mentally sound and active people,

THE BEAUTY OF KENTE

The splendid and colorful nature of the Kente cloth makes it so attractive.It is made from spined cotton threads with traditional style of weaving attached to it.It comes along with a song got from the weaving machine.The kro,kro,kro,hie,kro which has been a song among the Ashanti's was derived from weaving the Kente.

Our Ancestors told us that the Kente Cloth came about as result of a hunter who went to hurt very late in the night,after scavenging for a longer time without having any animal to hunt, he sat down under a big tree to rest,whiles sitting and starring a one place for a while he saw something like a web,then he started getting closer,upon getting near,he saw a big spider weaving.It was a big and beautiful web the spider was doing so the hunter hid himself so as to not to disturb the spider.

He hid there hours studying the spider.It continued for sometime,Each day the hunter would come and study the patterns of the spider.

From then,he started weaving those patterns,joined them together to get the Kente cloth.So he made ends meat from them.People started learning it and it spread.The original Kente cloth comes from Bonwire in the Ashanti land.

It was worn by royals in Ashanti to show case the rich culture and people.Now every one wears them during great occasions such as engagements,out dooring,birthdays,durbars etc.

It a cloth mostly used to honour great people in the world when the need arises.Is a symbol of high office and beautifies every type of person.

It usually tells people where you are coming from.From home.
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REAL GHANAIAN PAINTINGS

There are a whole lot of paintings all around these days,They comes in different forms,sizes and styles.And each have its own peculiar way of expressing it's self.I have come across such paintings over and over again but they never touch me so much like those found at the center for National culture Kumasi.

These are done by talented and skillful African artists found in Kumasi.They always comes out with touching artistic works which sends good massages such as peace,unity,love and understanding across.

Unlike others, these are antique and valuable works of great African Artist in Ghana.Their ideas are overwhelming and encouraging.

They usually do works which uplift the spirit of desperate youths to be on their own and have they in mind that whatever the situation they can make it.

They are also source of inspiration whenever they are around the home.They brighten the living room and sometimes shows where one is coming from.

OBAMA VISITS GHANA

PRESIDENT OBAMA, A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU. AKWAABA!!!


The President of the United States of America,Barack Obama,whose presidency is a historic one, because he is the first African American to be at the White as President.He is also taking this historic visit to Ghana on the 10th and 11th July.This is his first visit to an African country since his assumption of office.

His visit is significant since he will pay a visit the Cape Coast Castle to see the slave dungeon.This is where slaves were kept whiles waiting for their turn to be taken to the Carribean,America,Europe and other places.They were pack down there with just a small hole as source of light.Difficult slaves were somtimes brought out to be whipped and some for sexual experite.Most tourists burst out into tears when ever they see the dungeon.This is where you can witness how the slave trade went on.

All those African Americans who really want to trace their history or background or where they come from,this place starts the tracing of ancestral roots of the African American race.

The visit is very important to Ghanaians,because Obama being the first African American to be President of the United States is an Achievement and so is his visit to Ghana.

EXPECTATIONS OF GHANAIANS
Each and every one Ghanaian has his or her own expections for President Obama.Some say he should help in poverty alleviation,in agriculture sector,education and health

He should help foster trade between those two countries.

Some also say he should see an average Ghanaian as someone who cannot buy three square meals a day and do somthing to help.

Others said he should bring down tighter Visa rules at their embassy in Ghana so Ghanaians can acquire visas easily.

Finally,One said more Ghanains are unemploy and would like him put up programmes which will bring employments to youths of Ghana.

Ghanaians are happy that the president is here and the YES,WE CAN spirit has taken over Ghanaians.

Today,We say YES, WE CAN

PEOPLE MOURN MICHAEL JACKSON IN MY TOWN

At about 11:12:23pm Gmt in Kumasi, i heard a massage tone off my phone,I viewed it and it was from my cousin in London,saying "Micheal Jackson is Dead".I thought it was a joke,so i replied back asking,"Is it real?".Not knowing it happened hours ago.

So the following morning it was all over CNN,BBC,all over the internet and other forms of media.

Michael Jackson would have been 51 years next August,but it couldn't happen,It was a sad news we heard this morning.The world has lost a great legend.The King of pop music has just left the world, a great loss.

Many people are remembering Jacko in their own ways.Some people troop to internet cafes to just view his photos and videos.

Others who already have his album just slot into their cd players and listens to his music.

Also,people wear arm band to remember him.

Lastly,People dance the triller and beat it dance