This book is a study examining the causes of the kingship internecine struggle among the Effutu by exploring the two traditional systems of succession, the patrilineal and the matrilineal among the Effutu (Awutu-abe), and how best to end political violence.
This book is a study examining the causes of the kingship internecine struggle among the Effutu by exploring the two traditional systems of succession, the patrilineal and the matrilineal among the Effutu (Awutu-abe), and how best to end political violence.
Anthony Ephirim-Donkor is assistant professor and undergraduate director of Africana Studies at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Dr. Ephirim-Donkor teaches African and African Diaspora religions and cultures. He is also known as Nana Dr. Obrafo Owom, the traditional ruler (Odikro) of Gomoa Mprumem, an Akan town in Ghana.
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Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 4 Chapter 2: The Long Search Home Chapter 5 Chapter 3: Building the Lion's Kingdom Chapter 6 Chapter 4: The Princess Ayensua Factor Chapter 7 Chapter 5: One Among Many Chapter 8 Chapter 6: The Lion King Chapter 9 Chapter 7: Conclusion Chapter 10 Endnotes Chapter 11 Glossary Chapter 12 Selected Bibliography Chapter 13 Index Chapter 14 About the Author
