Mamfe Akuapem
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Mamfe Akuapem | |
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  Mamfe Akuapem Location of Mamfe in Eastern Region, Ghana | |
| Coordinates: Coordinates: 5°59′N 0°05′W / 5.983°N 0.083°W | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Eastern Region |
| District | Akuapim North District |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Mamfe is a town in the Akuapim North Municipal District of the Eastern Region of south Ghana. It shares borders with Amanokrom and Akropong[1]
History
Mamfe is one of the Guan Speaking towns in Akuapem.[2] The rise of the town is dated back to the 15th or 16th century, when the part of the Guans people (the La nation) began to settle in the area.[3]
Festival
The people of Mamfe celebrate Ohum and this ceremony is usually held in November/December. Ohum is one of Ghana's many festivals that see attendance from people from all walks of life including the diaspora.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ "Akwapim North – Eastern Regional Official Website". Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "AKUAPEM PEOPLE: GHANA`S ANCIENT GUANS AND AKANS OF THE MOUNTAINS". AKUAPEM PEOPLE. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "AKUAPEM PEOPLE: GHANA`S ANCIENT GUANS AND AKANS OF THE MOUNTAINS". AKUAPEM PEOPLE. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "MTN supports Ohum Festival at Mamfe". GhanaWeb. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ Okine, Sammy Heywood (2020-01-11). "MTN Donates To Manfe Akuapem Ohum Festival Celebration". News Ghana. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "Mamfe observes 'Asafosa' on Sunday". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-06-25.