Asakyiri

Clan of Akan people From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Asakyiri is one of the major eight major Akan clans. These clans are derived along the matrilineal lines.

Totem

The totem of the Asakyiri people is the vulture.[1][2]

Origin

It is claimed that the Asona and Asakyiri clans are brothers and sisters who used to be referred to as Asona ne Asakyiri in Twi meaning Asona and Asakyiri.[3]

Major towns

The major towns of the Asakyiri people are mainly in the Adansi regions in the Ashanti Region and this includes Akrokerri etc.[citation needed]

References

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