Akan refers to the language of the Akan ethnolinguistic group and the Akan language which was and is the most widely spoken and used indigenous language in the Akan peoples in Ghana.

Most Akan peoples live in Ghana, where they settled in successive waves of migration between the 11th and 18th centuries; others inhabit the eastern part of Côte d’Ivoire and parts of Togo.

Family and Community Akan lives in matriclans and emphasises on extended family, communal living and respect for elders.

The Akan language (also known as Twi/Fante) is a group of dialects within the Central Tano branch of the Potou–Tano subfamily of the Niger-Congo family. Elements of Akan culture can …

Mar 25, 2025 · Known for their gold-rich history, matrilineal social structure, and vibrant cultural traditions, the Akan have profoundly influenced the region’s politics, art, and economy.

Jan 7, 2025 · Akan, ethnolinguistic grouping of peoples of the Guinea Coast who speak Akan languages (of the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family). The Akan people are living primarily …

The word “Akan” indicates enlightenment and civilization. Akan culture is primarily matrilineal, meaning they tract their lineage through female tribe members and mothers.

After independence, the national language commission adopted 'Akan', a name that had been used for all the languages spoken by the Akan people, which included Twi-Fante and the Bia …

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An overview of the geography, history, daily life, society, economics, beliefs, and arts & music of the Akan cultures.