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Awowin, Nzima, Sehwi
and Wasa
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The Nzima originate from the North, in Bono or Adanse, settling
in the fifteenth century. This was recorded by the Portuguese, who
traded with the white people arriving to the country in the fifteenth
century. During the nineteenth century Nzima was one region until
the deportation of the ruler Kaku Akaa.
Awowin dominated a territory in the West until the seventeenth
century, until it was reduced. Due to the decline of Denkyira
in the eighteenth century Awowin regained its independence. Awowin
separated in the nineteenth century by the French and British.
Sehwi composed of a number of states, despite this they remained
as one community. They celebrated one common festival being the
Alieolie or Eluo.
The Wiawso was established by the people from Wasa Amemfi being
led by Obumankoma.
Sehwi were slaves from of Denkyira. After Denkyira was defeated
by Asante, Sehwi gained their independence but soon were taken
over by Asante. Sehwi was rich in gold, ivory and rubber that
led to their prosperity.
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The Non-Akan
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The native people of Ghana included the Ga-Adangbe in the Accra
Region, the Ewe in the Volta Region and the Mole-Dagbane.
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The Mole- Dagbani
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The Mole-Dagbane originated from one common ancestor. It is believed
that the land was preoccupied by the Mamprusi, Mossi and Dagomba
deriving from smaller communities. From the twelfth century A.D.,
warriors invaded northern Ghana. Using their power of rule on the
natives.
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The Mamprusi and Mossi
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Bawa (Gbewa) the grandson of Tohajie settled in Mamprugu or Mamprusi.
Bawa was able to rule over the primitive people of the land. Mamprusi
became the core of the separation of the Mole-Dagbani people. This
was due to disputes resulting in the Bawa emigrating in various
directions for new home lands. Mossi and Dagomba view Mamprusi as
the eldest of state. This is due to it being referred to as the
mother state of Mossi and Sagomba.
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The Dagomba
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Sitibo one of Bawa's sons founded Dagbon. Dagdon became prosperous
due to trade, until the eleventh ruler, Darizigo. Due to findings
by archaeologist at the ancient capital of Dagbon there is evidence
of high civilisation indicating that the people were able to erect
buildings and form underground water tanks.
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