Homage To Nana – With Firewood – The flashing hands beat out the rhythm and set feet tapping, then moving. The festival has begun. The Ahumkan festival yearly celebrated by the people of Kibi precedes the new yam season. This year's Ahumkan festival began as usual with the customary functions by the fireside at Potoko (the third courtyard) by the Okyenhene, Nana Ofori Atta II, Paramount Chief of the Akyem Abuakwa State, accompanied by the Kibi Executive Council and elders of the town.
Image Number: APN759463

APN759463

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Ghana edition 325 Description: Homage To Nana – With Firewood – The flashing hands beat out the rhythm and set feet tapping, then moving. The festival has begun. The Ahumkan festival yearly celebrated by the people of Kibi precedes the new yam season. This year's Ahumkan festival began as usual with the customary functions by the fireside at Potoko (the third courtyard) by the Okyenhene, Nana Ofori Atta II, Paramount Chief of the Akyem Abuakwa State, accompanied by the Kibi Executive Council and elders of the town. Country: Ghana Date Created: 09-1969 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Drum Magazine photographer / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: