Miho is a feminine Japanese given name. It can have many different meanings in Japanese depending on the kanji used.
The Akyem are an Akan people. The term Akyem is used to describe a group of four states: Asante Akyem, Akyem Abuakwa, Akyem Kotoku and Akyem Bosome. These nations are located primarily in the eastern region in south Ghana. The term is also used to describe the general area where the Akyem ethnic group clusters. The Akyem ethnic group make up between 3-4 percent of Ghana's population depending on how one defines the group and are very prominent in all aspects of Ghanaian life. The Akyem are a matrilineal people. The history of this ethnic group is that of brave warriors who managed to create a thriving often influential and relatively independent state within modern-day Ghana. When one talks of Ghanaian history, there is often mention of The Big Six. These were six individuals who played a big role in the independence of Ghana. Of the big six, people of Akyem descent made up the majority.
Ayaka is a common feminine Japanese given name.
Kwabena is an Akan masculine given name among the Akan people in Ghana that means "born on a Tuesday" in Akan language, following their day naming system. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Kwabena has the appellation Ogyam or Ebo meaning friendliness. Thus, males named Kwabena are supposed to be friendly.
Agogo is a town in the Asante Akim North Municipal District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Agogo is approximately 80 kilometers east of Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, and had a population of 28,271 in the 2000 census. Computer projections estimate that the 2007 population was 32,859.
Nana Eshun is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for Asyut Petroleum of the Egyptian Premier League, as a striker.
Seth Nana Ofori-Twumasi is a professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Peterborough & District League side Oakham United. Born in Ghana, he is a former youth international for England.
Nana is a surname. Notable people with the surname include
Mariko is a feminine Japanese given name.
Ofori is a quite popular Ghanaian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Risa is a female given name, which exists most commonly in Japanese, but may be found elsewhere.
The Ofori-Atta family is composed of the bearers of an Akan language patronymic surname and their relatives. The family is of royal Akyem origins and has been active in business, politics, law and government in Ghana.
Ozaki is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Adeline Sylvia Eugenia Ama Yeboakua Akufo-Addo was a First Lady in the second republic of Ghana as the wife of Edward Akufo-Addo and mother of Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo.
Robert Yaw Addo Fening is a Ghanaian historian who has made major contributions in documenting the history of Akyem Abuakwa and of Ghana. He has been accorded the award of Okyeman Kanea in recognition of his historical works. For several years he taught at the University of Ghana.
Marx Morris Twumasi, known as Morris Babyface or Morris D’Voice Lovit is a Ghanaian music producer, singer and songwriter who hails from the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Morris is known to have recorded most prominent artist in Ghana with the likes of Pat Thomas, Kojo Antwi, Obour, Ofori Amponsah, A. B. Crentstil, Kontihene, Okomfoo Kwadee, Esther Smith, Nana Ama, Obrafour, Lord Kenya etc.
Nana Obiri Yeboa was the Kumasehene during his era and the occupant of the Aban Dwa Stool. He reigned from 1660 to 1680. He was succeeded by Nana Osei Tutu as the chief of Kwaman state which was later known as Kumasi state. He was the uncle of Osei Tutu. Nana Obiri Yeboa's uncle was Nana Oti Akenten.
Peter Twumasi is a Ghanaian biochemist, author, and professor at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He was the director general of the National Sports Authority of Ghana. until February 2024 when he was sacked from the position.
Akosua is an Akan given name to a female child born on Sunday (Kwasiada). Although some might believe it is mostly practised by the Ashanti people, it is actually practised by all Akan people who follow traditional customs. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Akosua has the appellation Dampo meaning agility. Thus, females named Akosua are supposed to be agile.
