THE LAST AKWASIDAE FESTIVE CELEBRATION AT MANHYIA

Akwasidae is one the festive occasions aside Odwira. Though there many festive occasions here, but Adae comes most often after every forty days, which is so enjoyable

This is characterized by people from all walks of life. From important and high people in the society to the simple school girl or boy around. They  come to pay homage or to greet the great King for the last before the year ends.

The next Adae will fall on forty day from the last one. This is where you hear your favorite tunes of Kete, Adowa and Fontomfrom, which is known as the drum of the Royals.

A man in Kente peeping at the Asantehene

 One of the things that was so great to watch was how the Royal Guards displayed their movement. This has been there for centuries and the use and dress the same.

THE PEACEFUL MODE OF 2012 GHANA'S ELECTION

As 2012 Ghana's Election is just around the corner people are in peaceful mode waiting calmly for the elections. People know that on that day, they will go to their various polling stations and cast their votes in a cool manner, after which one will go home and wait for the results. Ghanians are edger to do it once again peacefully and get over it to show to the world that elections are not meant for violence. When in town, and on our media, what you hear is peaceful messages, music events, peace concerts,peace azonto dance competitions. During this time, talents are discovered as a results of the fun associated with our elections. ELECTION TIPS Here are some few elections tips to follow 1. Join your queue in a cool manner before it gets to your turn. 2. Vote and leave the polling station to your various

AFRICAN OIL, PERCUSSION,CAJON,DJEMBE, AND REMO

WHAT IS AFRICAN OIL, PERCUSSION, CAJON, DJEMBE, AND REMO

AFRICAN OIL - This is oil that is used on the body, some of them are mostly made of Palm kernel oil and other natural oil such as coconut oil, castor oil, caret oil and fragrances which is in abundance here in Africa. It is good for especially the hair and other part of the body.

PERCUSSION - This is a form of musical instrument. It is one of the oldest forms of musical instruments in Africa. It brings out beats by striking with a beater either by hand, legs or a drum stick. Most percussion are decorated with Kente. Those who play these kind of instruments are called percussionist.

CAJON - Another type of a percussion is known as the Cajon, this is a type of musical instrument made of a box. It is mostly used along with other musical instruments.

DJEMBE - This is a well known drum which has it roots and origin from West African, especially Ghana.

 

THE REAL TASTE OF KENTE

See the real taste KENTE

Most families prefer to just own a Kente cloth or a product of Kente. It signifies riches, although they might not be a rich family, but to show a level of dignity

Combination of African Kente and African soap always do the magic. People turn to keep these items for real. It is so useful and helpful in homes.

HOW TO PLAY DRUMS AND THE FUN THAT COMES WITH IT

Drums, they say, talks like humans or is used in interpreting what a person says. For example,in the olden days, even when the the mobile phone was invented, our fore-fathers used drums as a form of communicating. This was understood by many.

Playing African Drums such as Djembe

Most people at first followed the tune of their hometown's drum to traced their location when they get lost during a huge durbar of Chiefs and people.You can hear the tune of the drum in a particular way but, it has meaning and contains massages.

Drumming goes with singing, The moment a story teller breaks, it is then followed with drumming and dancing. This teaches the young ones, the norms and culture of the people. This will help instill discipline on the minds of the children.

Aside the learning and the discipline,we get from drumming and drum lessons, There is also the fun aspect that makes it full. The moment you play drums or dance to the tune of drums, you feel happy and smiles follows. By so doing you release stress and with that you become satisfy.

The spiritual aspect of it is that you worship and praise the Omnipotent Creator of the universe. This can be great and enjoyable. learn more about Mel Bay presents First Lessons Djembe (Mel Bay's First Lessons)drumming lessons



DRUMMIN' BUDDIES Animated Rhythm Sheets : West African Rhythms vol. 1 (African Drumming)


DRUMMIN' BUDDIES Animated Rhythm Sheets : West African Rhythms vol. 1 (African Drumming)

GHANA MOURNS PRESIDENT JOHN EVANS ATTAH MILLS

GHANA STANDS UNITED AS THEY MOURN THEIR PRESIDENT

The people of Ghana are in the state of mourning following the dead of their President Prof. Attah - Mills. Report says, the sad Event happened in the afternoon on the 24th of July 2012. He was 68 years. The news has sudden the heart of Ghanaians form both sides. The coming together of Ghanaians shows the unity born within them, for there is a saying, when death holds a thing, life can not take away from him. As Ghana is consider one of the most stable democratic practicing countries. They are known for peace. Truly, this is shown as they stand together to mourn their late President.

HOW TO PREVENT MALARIA

vacations are a set time aside where you can travel all around the world to relax and release stress. Most visitors comes to Africa to see Forts and Castles, historic sites, game and wild life to find the reality side of life. When coming down to Africa, there is the need to know how to prevent your self from Malaria. This is a big problem for us living in this part of the world. There are few ways one can prevent him or her self from it.  

The most common ways of preventing malaria.  

MOSQUITO NETS The best and effective way is to sleep inside a mosquito net. Not even an ordinary mosquito net but a treated one, because the mosquito are so powerful that, they can sneak inside the net and bite you.  

MOSQUITO COILS Another way of preventing malaria is the use of Mosquito Coils. This is commonly used here. But some people complains of lots of smoke comes out from the coil. Whiles others too talks about the risk of the fire.  

MOSQUITO REPELLENT
 This is also a form of preventing Malaria. This comes in the for a cream one uses on the body. The smell of the repellent drives the mosquito away.This is another good option to take.  


 EMPTY CANS
Left waters Cans lying around should be emptied. This will not let mosquito to lay eggs in the can.  

STAGNANT/STANDING WATERS
Waters should not be left standing in and around and some corners of the house but rather they should be dried up with broom.