Various punishment for those not wearing nose masks in Ghana including giving out lashes

  Due to the outbreak of the corona virus pandemic and the daily rise in the the infested persons. Security personnel have come out with different forms of punishment for those who do not wear face masks.

They say that people do not obey rules and regulations and do not want to adhere to the corona virus lay down  protocols, wearing of nose masks, frequent washing of hands and social distancing, therefore have soughed give out Instant Caine lashes to to those who disobey.

So when getting out of the house, remember to wear your nose masks or be prepared to be arrested and be sent to court, pay a fine or be lashes at the back for an unknown strokes. 

See someone being lashed by a security personnel

ITEMS MADE OF CAIN

 

IS APETESHIE REALLY HELPING FIGHT THE COVID-19 CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC?

Apeteshie is a local Ghanaian alcoholic drink. which is extracted from the palm tree.After getting the palm wine itself as the first source of alcohol from the palm tree, then the Apeteshie extracted from it. They refine the drink from fallen or cut down palm tree.This drink has a high percentage of alcoholic content.

Apeteshie, has many names in each region of Ghana. Some areas call it
 Local
VC 10,
Ogoglo,
anfere wase, 
Apio
Baby Jet
Blue Kiosk
Pa to Pa

Because it has high alcoholic content, most illness and disease can not stand it. It is said to be a good treat or remedy for stomach ache, measles Kooko ( piles) and now it is good for preparing for hand sanitizer.

It is used together with some herbal medicines, put together fights germs and other bacteria,

I am ready to know if it can really help in fighting this corona virus.

2020 MONTH OF FREEDOM

The 63th Independence day of Ghana is here. Now, the main celebration is to be held in Kumasi, the Garden City. 

There is whole line up of programs and activity by the people including children, Service Men and others.

As a child. I remember when it is time for 6th March, I would prepare my black shoe and white sock no matter was time was it in the night. 

I would wake up in the middle of the night and polish my shoes and lay my white socks at a vantage point so that

 I can be able to spot it early in the morning when I wake up. Do you have any 6th March memories?

Some program line up includes:

1. Ghana Flag day - This is where the flag of Ghana will be holstered all Government and Private Institutions in Ghana. School children will be seen holding the miniature flag of Ghana.

2.  Choral Ghanaian Music competition by students of the Second Cycle Institution at the Center for National Culture, Kumasi Apatakes3.

3. Street jam at the Stadium Asokwa road, where ypo can find the Kumasi City Mall.

4. There will also be the fireworks in all the Assembly halls in Ghana and the 21 gun shot salute in Kumasi.

5. Then, on the Friday, the great event it self will happen at the Kumasi Sports Stadium, where various groups and Societies will march pass the President, Nana Akufo Addo Dankwah

LAYING IN STATE OF BRIMA AKWASI AGYEMANG

Most of our elderly men of our land,were mostly known for what they liked or usually do. This became  symbolic to know them, for example Mr. Gyamfi was known for his hat, thereby people calling him Mr hat, Nana yaw Boakye for his Goldsmith, Agya Yaw Amoako,for  his love for cocoa, whiles others too love smoking pipe hanging on their mouth.

Such a person was Okumkom, Nana Akwasi Ayemang, who was know for his British Safari HelmetNot long ago, that we all heard of the befallen of the former Kumasi Mayor Berima Akwasi Agyemang commonly known as

Okumkom which literally means someone who doesn't want to see people go hungry. 

  He was popularly known for dashing cash to people on the streets.

  He, as royal family member of the Oyoko clan, was part of the royal member who could have climbed the Golden Stool of the Asantes as King after the demise of Otumfou Opoku Ware II.

 

The day, 24th of February 2020 marks the laying in state of Berima Akwasi Agyemang at the Manhyia Palace grounds, where people from all around the world, Ghana and Asanteman as a whole will be in mourning.

Nana, Damerifa, Damerifa, Damerifa Due

ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED

 

The Success of the Homecoming

The home coming of the African American decent to Ghana was a success. It was a historic event. It brought togetherness and made one knew where he or she comes from.

There was Durbar of Chiefs and people to welcome our brothers and sisters from the diaspora. It came to meet the last Akwasidae celebration of the Asante's Kingdom at the Manhyia Palace where there was a Festive celebration to welcome all.

We all hope it will become a yearly celebration thing.

The gathering of all Fetish Priests in Ashanti Region

The Celebration of the 20 years of the enrollment of the Great King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was all started on the Wednesday, 27th of March 2019, which was the beginning of the celebrations. They also came back again on the 29th of March 2019, which was on the Friday.

 This was done by all Fetish Priests and Priestess from all the town and villages in the Ashanti Region and beyond. They all came with their Kings and gods to pay homage to King of Asante.

The King sat on the (simpie- A place where the King sits for visitors to greet him). All of them came greeting him one by one. They went back to where every one is suppose to sit and danced to the tune of their drums.. This is a tradition which is perform on every anniversary of the King.