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Village : Afiadenyigbaga
Country : Ghana
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History :

The people of Afiadenyigba are descendants of the Anlo Ewe groups who settled in Anlo land. The Anlo ancestors migrated from Notsie in central Togo in the mid –seventeenth century and settled between the sea and the lagoon. The Anlo ancestors established several small settlements on the southern and northern shores of the Keta Lagoon. Afiadenyigba is on the northern part.The conflicts between the Anlo and Keta led to war in 1792 and Keta was razed to the ground. The people of Keta migrated east and founded the state of Some on land granted to them by Klikor. It was at this time that Salu also left Anlo and went to ask land from the Klikor people to settle on since he was tired of the incessant wars between the Anlos and their neighbours such as the Adas. Land was offered to him at the side of the lagoon since he was already a fisherman and a hunter. He made a home at this place. Some of his relatives at Klikor followed him to be close to him since they do not want their kinsman to be alone.
Written by : Emmanuel Salu , Posting id :145590 , Report

Location :

Afiadenyigbaga is located to the northern part of Keta Lagoon. There is a road linking Keta to Kedzi to the town.

Alternatively it is to the west of Agbozume. There is a road which links the town through the coconut groves through Klinogokope to the town.

When you are looking to come to the town from Accra it is even easy. Just stop at the Anlo Afiadenygba Junction and turn right and drive straight into the town.
Written by : Emmanuel Salu , Posting id :145593 , Report

Temple / Church / Mosque/ Gurdwara :

The people originally worship in traditional African Religion. When the Portuguese and the Danes arrived at Keta they brought with them Christianity. By 1850 missionaries from the North German Missionary Society arrived in Keta. They started the evangelisation and schools. The Anlo towns along the coast such as Keta, Tegbi, Woe and Anloga were evangelised initially.

The catholic church in Afiadenyigbaga was established in 1926 and given the name St Mary Catholic Church. Many new churches have now sprang up in the town. The Deeper Life Ministry, the Global Evangelical Church and many smaller churches have been established.
Written by : Emmanuel Salu , Posting id :145591 , Report

Village Administration :

The town is administered at different levels and for different purposes. Originally the local administration is in the hands of Chief Salu and his Council of Elders. The council of elders represent the various families of the town. The Agbotadua comes from the Klinogo Family. The three gates who produce the \\\'Tomegawo\\\' or the leadership include the Azumah / Ashimetsi family, the Fiebor Family and the Amegashie Family. These tomegawo take decisions for the implementation of the town. In terms of funerals , drumming and dancing and other social events the Drum leaders or Wumegawo take decisions in conjunction with the youth. All successions to this arrangement comes from the specific families where the drum leaders originate. This arrangement has lasted and served the community for years. In the goverment circles the assembly members are elected by the community and they represent the town at the Keta District Assembly.
Written by : Emmanuel Salu , Posting id :145589 , Report

Tourist Places :

There are many tourist and interesting places in the town. Kente Weaving is a prominent tourist attraction. Many artistic patterns of kente are woven in this town. Almost every house has a weaver hence tourists will not pay anything to visit and discuss important issues of kente weaving. The town is ideal for research into kente weaving.

Traditional dances such as Gadzo, Gahu and Agbadza are placed at funerals and special occasions. Evenings the old and the youth go to specially designated arena to learn new songs when the occasion demands. This has continued over many centries and some of the songs have been preserved on discs for sale to the public.

The Keta Lagoon is good for sight seeing especially since water birds use it seasonally.

The traditional gods of Yewe are common in the village and tourists who wish to get in contact with these cults are welcome. The Chief Salu has a god called Kovi. It is believed this is the god he placed there to protect his household and the town and it is worth researching.
Written by : Emmanuel Salu , Posting id :145592 , Report

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