Asafo Flags

Asafo Flags Sharing the history and story telling flags by the Mfantse people of Ghana.
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Asafo flags, locally called "frankaa", are paraded on festive occasions by men's "military" companies among the Fante people of coastal Ghana. The imagery asserts the wealth and power of the company and challenges its rivals, often through an associated proverb. The flags were made from thin flimsy imported cloth and the effect of being hung outside for days at a time in all weathers and repeated

use in parades tends to mean that older pieces are often quite battered with numerous marks, holes and patches.

One of the few remaining baked bricked/stone houses in Elmina...I was told it was erected when the castle was also built...
26/01/2025

One of the few remaining baked bricked/stone houses in Elmina...
I was told it was erected when the castle was also built so must be over 500 years!

Rippels Lodge in Mankwadze, Central Region πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­πŸ˜
26/01/2025

Rippels Lodge in Mankwadze, Central Region πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­πŸ˜

The fun and games of a rural childhood. Did you grow up somewhere similar? What are your memories... πŸ“: Fanti Nyankomase...
26/01/2025

The fun and games of a rural childhood.

Did you grow up somewhere similar? What are your memories...

πŸ“: Fanti Nyankomase, Central Region

Simpa (Winneba) Market in 1935 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­Photo taken by the British Missionary Archives.
25/01/2025

Simpa (Winneba) Market in 1935 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­
Photo taken by the British Missionary Archives.

The Former Kingsway Store in Takoradi pictured in 1958 & in 2022..at least the road still neat πŸ˜„
24/01/2025

The Former Kingsway Store in Takoradi pictured in 1958 & in 2022..at least the road still neat πŸ˜„

Cape Coast Bentsir Asafo No. 1 Company Funeral Service in 1959. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­
24/01/2025

Cape Coast Bentsir Asafo No. 1 Company Funeral Service in 1959. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­

Asafora, Amosima Asafo Posuban
24/01/2025

Asafora, Amosima Asafo Posuban

Word to the wise...
24/01/2025

Word to the wise...

Cape Coast Bentsir Asafo No. 1 Company Funeral Service in 1959.
24/01/2025

Cape Coast Bentsir Asafo No. 1 Company Funeral Service in 1959.

Ghana, uniformed police officer in 1961. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­
23/01/2025

Ghana, uniformed police officer in 1961. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­

Winneba (Simpa) β€οΈπŸ‡¬πŸ‡­
23/01/2025

Winneba (Simpa) β€οΈπŸ‡¬πŸ‡­

Mr J C Ayivorh, the Chief of Ewe community at Winneba, Gold Coast in 1940.My fellow Ewe's any information on this Chief ...
23/01/2025

Mr J C Ayivorh, the Chief of Ewe community at Winneba, Gold Coast in 1940.

My fellow Ewe's any information on this Chief and his visit to Winneba?

Frankaa of the day reads:I Kwesi Esirfi Ogyakabram, I use trap laid at four way junction to ensure that wherever you may...
23/01/2025

Frankaa of the day reads:

I Kwesi Esirfi Ogyakabram, I use trap laid at four way junction to ensure that wherever you may pass; you cannot escape it.
This happened in BorΙ”foyedur land / land issues (town in Fantseland) in 1926.

Kwesi believes in his tactics in battle, that no one can escape his trap set at any point.

"no matter where you pass or hide, he will override you"

This flag alludes to a historic moment which happened back in 1926 at BorΙ”fo on land issues. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­

Mornings from Ankaful πŸ“
23/01/2025

Mornings from Ankaful πŸ“

What do you call this fruit in your local language? We call it Aluguntugui some call it soursop...
22/01/2025

What do you call this fruit in your local language? We call it Aluguntugui some call it soursop...

A tradition that can't be thrown away ❀️
22/01/2025

A tradition that can't be thrown away ❀️

Frankaa of the day:Srahmantin - According to Akan folklore is believed to be a wild and powerful human-like creature who...
22/01/2025

Frankaa of the day:
Srahmantin - According to Akan folklore is believed to be a wild and powerful human-like creature who has a strong protection for her babies.

Twin babies are highly celebrated because they are considered a sacred blessing and gift from God. β™₯️

Home is where the heart is πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­β€οΈ
21/01/2025

Home is where the heart is πŸ‡¬πŸ‡­β€οΈ

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