Oral history of Kenya Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how the family came to Ahenkro from Adadiem, a village with which the family has an ongoing relationship. The special duties of the house in the funeral rites of the paramount chief are summarized. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Kenya Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 23. 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:
Sie Longo; Adadiem; Kenya Katoo; Family history
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Funeral customs and rites; Nafana (African people); Oral history
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Robert Obour; Adwoa Kupo; Yaw Manu; Kwadwo Mala
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.