Asakyiri Explained

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 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 the Adansi regions in the Ashanti Region and this include Akrokerri etc.

Notes and References

1. Web site: twi.bb - Online Twi Dictionary - The Akan People - Abusua. www.twi.bb. 2015-06-16.
2. Ntiamoa-Baidu. Yaa. 1995. Conservation education in threatened species management in Africa. Bird Conservation International. 5. 4. 455–462. 10.1017/S0959270900001179. free.
3. Web site: KDA - totemism. www.kwahuman.com. 2015-06-16.