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Making of an African King

Patrilineal and Matrilineal Struggle among the Awutu (Effutu) of Ghana
  • ISBN-13: 9780761870708
  • Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: HAMILTON BOOKS
  • By Anthony Ephirim-Donkor
  • Price: AUD $103.00
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  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 16/03/2019
  • Format: Paperback 340 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: General studies [GTG]
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In this edition of The Making of an African King: Patrilineal and Matrilineal Struggle Among the wutu (Effutu) of Ghana, Revised & Updated, every chapter is updated, taking into account the 2015 Ghana Supreme Court ruling on the internecine kingship struggle among the wutu (Effutu) of Simpa (Winneba). The patrilineal Otuano Royal Family sued the Acquah faction and proponents of matrilineal succession in 1976, seeking confirmation of their inalienable right as the sole kingmakers of Simpa, and also for the court to place perpetual injunction on the Acquahs never to interfere in the royal affairs of Simpa. During the intervening decades from 1976-2015, Simpa witnessed a spate of intermittent political violence, especially the months leading to their annual Nyantor (aboakyir) Festival, all aimed at preventing the king from propitiating the ancestors and deities of Simpa led by Penkyae Otu. With the Supreme Court ruling, people now have the opportunity to read the judgment in its entirety and make up their own minds. What is actually fascinating about the whole internecine royal struggle is, that we have a situation whereby a matrilineal political system practiced by the Akan is displacing a long-established patrilineal system of descent traditionally practiced by the Guan speaking people of Simpa. Such an idea would be unheard of in the West, but this is what is happening among the wutu (Effutu) of Simpa (Winneba) socio-culturally and politically. Indeed, it shows how unique and transformative the Akan abusua (a mother and her children) system is all about.
Preface Acknowledgements Notes on Revised & Updated Edition Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The wutu Chapter 3: Building the Lion's Kingdom Chapter 4: The NyantOr (Aboakyir) Festival Chapter 5: The Princess Ay nsua Factor Chapter 6: Patrilineal Succession Restored Chapter 7: One Among Many Chapter 8: The Lion King Chapter 9: Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index About the Author
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