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Popular Ghanaian historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has revealed why Ghanaian football icon Abedi Ayew Pele also had the nickname ‘Africa Maradona’. During his prime, Abedi earned numerous nicknames for his distinct and effective football skills, including dribbling, scoring and passing. One of the few people who had the chance to …

Lawyer and historian, Anokye Frimpong, has indicated that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is now in pole position to win the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential promises for the 2024 elections. Speaking in an interview on Power FM on Monday, August 28, 2023, Lawyer Anokye Frimpong explained that the events that transpired during NPP’s …

Historian Anokye Frimpong has alleged that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is lending his support to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid due to concerns about potential prosecution once he leaves office. He alleged that the President’s backing for Bawumia is driven by the desire to secure his legacy and protect …

An astute historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has stated that the name ‘Ghana’ was not coined by any individual as perceived by some members of the public. According to him, the name existed 600 years ago before Kwame Nkrumah popped up on the political scene in then Gold Coast. Ghana, he …

Renowned historian Prof. Sarfo Kantanka has brought forth illuminating insights into the history of the Ashanti Kingdom, shedding light on its preexistence prior to the formation of Ghana as a nation. Prof. Kantanka’s research reveals the existence of various states predating Ghana, with Asanteman emerging through the consolidation of these …

Bawku, the capital of the Bawku Municipal Assembly in the Upper East Region, is also the most north-eastern municipality in Ghana, enjoying three diverse cultures. This, according to historian and lawyer Anokye Frimpong, is the reason the place is sought after for business, beyond the violence that has been associated …

A historian has explained why Otumfuo Osei Tutu II could not use the Ghana flag during his recent engagement in the United Kingdom where he attended the coronation ceremony of King Charles III. Professor Sarfo Kantanka in an interview with Kumasi-based Opensuo Radio explained that the Asantehene was invited in …