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21. History of Nyawaa Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Nyawaa Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes the family's origins in Kakala and how the family came to fill the position of Krontihene and be one of the seven founding families of Ahenkro. The story of Queen Mother Chambe Bͻͻfien [Boofien] and her encounter with the Mo hunter Petele and his sister accounts for Nyawaa Katoo's exclusion from succession to the paramount stool. A list of former male heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Nyawaa Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 31. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Pehzoo; Kabruno; Chambe Boofien; Krontihene; Nyawaa Katoo; Mo; Kakala; Family history
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Nafana (African people); Oral history; Hunters; Pearl millet; Hunting
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Sie Kwadwo; Kwaku Mori; Kwasi Wullumbo
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-02
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164591, -2.355672

22. History of Loobia Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Loobia Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how a powerful shrine called Jafun came to the Banda area from Senyon, in Gonjaland. The shrine is associated with the sorghum harvest festival and the associated rites are summarized. The list of former keepers of the shrine is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Loobia Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pp. 29-30. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16683
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Yualie festival; Samori; Senyon; Jafun shrine; Pito; Loobia Katoo; Beer; Gonja ; Animal sacrifices; Family history
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Rites and ceremonies; Oral history; Sorghum
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Amman Nyiimor; Kwadwo Kamlekunu
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-07-24
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164591, -2.355672

23. History of Shiofi Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Shiofi Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how the family originated in Kakala and came to hold the position of Abakomahene due to brave deeds in a dispute with Kulango people. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Shiofi Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 35. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16684
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Kakala; Shiofi Katoo; Animal sacrifices; Family history; Kralongo
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Funeral customs and rites; Nafana (African people); Oral history; Kulango (African people)
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwabena Dibi; Listowel Mensah; Kofi Asare; Yaw Krah
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-07-24
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164591, -2.355672

24. History of Pԑmbͻ [Pembo] Amo Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Pԑmbͻ [Pembo] Amo Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes the family's relationship to Kafͻnͻ Katoo, of which it is a sub-house. The history describes the role of family members who served in the role of executioner and their relationships to former chiefs. A list of former male and female heads of family is provided. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Pɛmbɔ Amo Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 34. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Pembo Amo Katoo; Sie Dongi; Family history; Habaa; Kofi Dwuru II; Kafono Katoo; Executioner
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Witches; Slaves; Nafana (African people); Oral history
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kofi Krah; Ebenezer Cudjoe
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-10
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164591, -2.355672

25. History of Pejomako Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Pejomako Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes the family's role as a subfamily of the royal house (Sie Lͻngͻ Katoo) in charge of the conduct of females in the royal family. The story of how the family came to hold this role is recounted and a list of former male and female heads of family is provided. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Pejomako Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 33. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 1 page.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Manaa Ndiom; Animal sacrifices; Family history; Bijam; Pejomako Katoo
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Rites and ceremonies; Nafana (African people); Oral history; Puberty rites; Marriage customs and rites
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Sie Kwame Bentre; Kofi Blopour
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-03
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164591, -2.355672

26. Pԑdu Sinͻ [Pedu Sino] Katoo, Dumboli

Description:
Oral history of Pԑdu Sinͻ [Pedu Sino] Katoo (house), Dumboli, describes how the family came to the Banda area from Wawe in Côte d’Ivoire and their participation in wars fought by the Banda chieftaincy. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Pɛdu Sinɔ Katoo, Dumboli. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 32. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 1 page.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Dumboli
Subjects:
Family history; Sie Yaw Dwuru; Bui; Pedu Sino Katoo
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Kulango (African people); Nafana (African people)
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Sie Kwasi; Woli Kwabena
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-12
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Dumboli;8.118683, -2.518377
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.118683, -2.518377

27. History of Tapanwolo Katoo, Sabiye

Description:
Oral history of Tapanwolo Katoo (house), Sabiye, describes the family's ancestral relation to Wurache (Dompo people) and the role the family played in supplying fish for the New Yam Festival. It describes the coming of the Nafana from Kakala and the relations between Tapanwolo Katoo and Gbla Wolo Katoo as well as the role of the house in wars fought by the Banda chieftaincy. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Tapanwolo Katoo, Sarbie [Sabiye]. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pp. 40-41. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16699
Location(s) Facet:
Sabiye
Subjects:
Kakala; Yaw Sielongo; Dompo; New Yam Festival; Gbla Wolo Katoo; Family history; Kyidomhene; Tapanwolo Katoo; Wurache
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Fishing
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Alhaji Adama Abudulai; Pԑ Yaw; Kwadwo Ladjaa
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-15
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Sabiye;8.147021, -2.362744
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.147021, -2.362744

28. History of Yaw Dabla Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Yaw Dabla Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes its role as one of the seven founding families of the town. The account describes how the family came to move from Wasa to Banda and how they came to hold the position of Apamhene. Events from the early colonial period are described and a list of former male heads of family is provided. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Yaw Dabla Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 43. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16685
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Wasa; Apamhene; Family history; Mo; Yaw Dabla Katoo
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Colonies; Gold; Wars; Oral history; Telegraph
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwaku Zuku; Jonathan Kwabena Miwo
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-07-24
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164591, -2.355672

29. History of Chorigbͻͻnͻ [Chorigboono] House, Sase

Description:
Oral history of Chorigbͻͻnͻ [Chorigboono] family, Sase, describes how the Ligbi people of Sase came to the Banda area and summarizes the process for selecting an Imam. The history is accompanied by a list of past Imams of Sase. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Chorigbɔɔnɔ House, Sase. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 4. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-16698
Location(s) Facet:
Sase
Subjects:
Kakala; Chorigbͻͻnͻ [Chorigboono]; Imams; Family history; Ligbi; Migration
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Ligbi language; Wars; Islam; Oral history
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B.; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Amadu Yaya; Moro; Alhaji Sefuyani; Abakan Wͻye; Seidu; Imam Lakaria; Sale Asomana; Daudu; Adam Moro
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-07-20
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Sase;8.151558, -2.363023
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B.;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.151558, -2.363023

30. History of Wlolͻngͻ [Wlolongo] Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Wlolͻngͻ [Wlolongo] Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how the family came from Kakala to settle in the Banda area and tells of the family's losses in the Fante wars. It describes the unfortunate circumstances that befell the family after it adopted a slave who turned out to be a witch. Due to an epidemic that affected the house, the list of former male and female heads of families is partial. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Wlolɔngɔ Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 42. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 2 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Wlongo Katoo; Kakala; Fante; Family history; Kralongo
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Slaves; Nafana (African people); Oral history; Witchcraft; Epidemics; Kulango (African people); Wars
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwaku Mensah; Daudu Mellam
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-07
Genre:
Text
Genre Facet:
Text
Format:
Text
Language Facet:
English
Location(s):
Ahenkro;8.164591, -2.355672
Date Digitized:
2016-08-21
People Facet:
Stahl, Ann B. ;Anane, James
Geographic Coordinates:
8.164591, -2.355672