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The ASONA CLAN (CROW)
The Asona Clan is the largest among all the Akan clans.
Oral tradition has it that they were led out of a cave by a red snake and protected by the elephant to their various destinations. It is believed that every Asonaba originated from Adanse Akurofuom.
The Asona Clan is the largest among all the Akan clans.
Oral tradition has it that they were led out of a cave by a red snake and protected by the elephant to their various destinations. It is believed that every Asonaba originated from Adanse Akurofuom.
It is also a taboo for an Asona to come across the red snake popularly known as Asonawo, this might mean the death of a family member.
The first known Asona woman was Asonaba Nana Ano Boadie who gave birth to Nana Ofori Panin, Nana Nyaako Braae and Nana Aberewa Dokuaa.
The first known Asona woman was Asonaba Nana Ano Boadie who gave birth to Nana Ofori Panin, Nana Nyaako Braae and Nana Aberewa Dokuaa.
It is interesting to know that all other members of the Asona Family trace their origin from this root, irrespective of what tribe they belong to today.
One of the accolades of the Asona family is that they are so beautiful and elegant.
One of the accolades of the Asona family is that they are so beautiful and elegant.
Wɔbɔ wɔn mmrane sɛ, "Asonafuo a ahoɔfɛ adware wɔn, wɔn atikɔ tesɛ obi anim." The literal meaning is - the people of the Asona family are so pretty that the back side of their heads is as beautiful as someone's face.
Nananom Asonafoɔ a yɛnnkɔ nsuo ngu obi ahinam.
Nananom Asonafoɔ a yɛnnkɔ nsuo ngu obi ahinam.
Asona Piesie ne Akyem Abuakwahene Kuntunkununku, wɔn Manu ne Offinsohene Wiafe Akenten na wɔn Mɛnsa ne Edwesohene (Ejisu) Dikopim (Darko Ampem).
Among the Asantes, the Offinsohene is considered the head of the Asona family. Offinso Wiafe Akenten, Mmoaninko.
Among the Asantes, the Offinsohene is considered the head of the Asona family. Offinso Wiafe Akenten, Mmoaninko.
The akyenaboa or totem symbol of the Asona Clan is the crow (Kwaakwadebi).
The symbolic quality of the Asona Clan is statesmanship and patriotism and this is even portrayed by Asona women of today.
The Asona Clan is among the few families where the women were given.....
The symbolic quality of the Asona Clan is statesmanship and patriotism and this is even portrayed by Asona women of today.
The Asona Clan is among the few families where the women were given.....
the privilege to rule as Kings or Chiefs due to their excessive bravery. Examples could be given here. Nana Abena Boaa who ruled Offinso (1610-1640), Nana Afia Dokuaa who ruled Akyem Abuakwa (1817-1835), And finally, the Iconic woman of Valour...
and the most Influential African Woman of the 20th Century, Nana Yaa Asantewaa who ruled Edweso (1896-1900). Another Asona woman of Bravery is Offinsohemaa Nana Afranewaa who opened direct gunshots on the British soldiers who were searching for the hidden Golden Stool around...
Barekese during the Yaa Asantewaa War. This gave birth to the statement, "Etuo ato Bare".
If you are greeted by an Asonaba the response is "Yaa Oforina" or "Yaa Asonaa".
Here are some of the major Asante States and towns occupied by the Asona family:
If you are greeted by an Asonaba the response is "Yaa Oforina" or "Yaa Asonaa".
Here are some of the major Asante States and towns occupied by the Asona family:
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