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1. Habaa Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Habaa Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how the family came to live in the Banda area and their movements in relation to wars between Banda and Asante. Also described are negotiations to settle a dispute with Kulango people and the history of how the family acquired the Kete dance from Kulango people. A list of former male and female heads of family is provided. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Habaa Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 16. Brochure circulated 1989, reissued with photos and additional histories in 2011. 4 pages.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Location(s) Facet:
Ahenkro
Subjects:
Kakala; Kete; Latolo; Bui ; Family history; Migration; Habaa Katoo
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Music; Rites and ceremonies; Gold; Wars; Oral history; Ashanti; Gongs; Kulango (African people); Nafana (African people)
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Afua Kumah; Abraham Forjour; Adoa Tami; Enoch Mensah
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
2001-07-08
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

2. 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

3. History of Sie Gboŋmbo [Gbongmbo] Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
An oral account of Sie Gboŋmbo [Gbongmbo] Katoo (house), Ahenkro, family history augmented by information from a written history in the possession of family members. The account describes the family's origins in Kulango and their movement to Banda due to witchcraft accustations in their home town. Their relationship to Bongase and their role in wars against the Mo are described. A list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Sie Gboŋmbo Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 36. 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:
Dabla; Family history; Sie Yaw Dwuru; Bui; Sie Gbongmbo Katoo; Mo
Subjects Facet:
Banda (Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana); Wars; Oral history; Witchcraft; Kulango (African people); Nafana (African people)
Creator:
Stahl, Ann B. ; Anane, James
Contributors:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl; Kwasi Mensah; Adjua Waa; Alexander Ababio; Kwabena Nimako
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-07-25
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

4. History of Sie Kofi Kanyanko Katoo, Banda-Ahenkro

Description:
Oral history of Sie Kofi Kanyanko Katoo (house), Ahenkro, describes how the family left Kakala to come to settle in Banda. The family's role in the war in which chief Sie Dongi was killed is described and a list of former male and female heads of family is included. To cite: Stahl, Ann, and James Anane. 2011. Sie Kofi Kanyanko, Banda-Ahenkro. In, "Family Histories from the Banda Traditional Area, Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana, 1986," pg. 37. 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:
Kakala; Sie Dongi; Family history; Migration; Sie Kofi Kanyanko 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; Kwame Kumah; Joseph Yeboa; Adwoa Nyiimore Tawia; Seth Kwabena Ankama; Sie Yaw
Date searchable:
1986
Date searchable:
1986-08-09
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

5. 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