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The structure of the staff consists of the stick and a carved ornament at the top that represents one or more Akan proverbs. The staff is foremost an identifier of the political advisory role of the linguist, or okyeame. Because of the prominence of oral tradition in Akan culture, the okyeame is a highly respected role, serving as both a ...
Okyeame was a literary magazine founded by the Ghana Society of Writers in the post-Independence era, which saw the rapid rise of a new generation of thinkers, writers and poets in the country. The first issue of Okyeame appeared in 1960, [ 1 ] and issues were published, at irregular intervals, up until 1972. [ 2 ]
Aggrey was born in Anomabu, the son of Princess Abena Anowa of Ajumako and Okyeame Prince Kodwo Kwegyir, the Chief Linguist in the court of the master chieftain King Amonoo IV of Anomabu. A relative to the Sam family and Cobbah of Komenda. In June 1883, he was baptized in a municipality in the Gold Coast and accepted his Christian first name James.
After Prempeh I's return from exile, Bonsu was commissioned to various regalia including linguist staffs, sword hilts, flywhisk sandals, and ornaments for sandals. Importantly, he was also asked to help in reconstructing the Golden Stool , the famous symbol of power for Ashanti monarchs.
In many parts of West Africa, there is an old chieftaincy tradition, and the Akan people have developed their own hierarchy, which exists alongside the democratic structure of the country.
This board game aims to teach you the Yoruba languageLocation: Lagos, NigeriaAremu Anuoluwapo Adeola designed the game, 'Yooba Lingo'targeting parents living in the diaspora who want their ...
Forensic linguist who helped to identify the Unabomber analyzes the language used in the anonymous New York Times op-ed on 'The Story.'
Tubosun was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, in September 1981.He holds a master's degree in Linguistics from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2012) and a BA from the University of Ibadan (2005).