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  • Fodwo Dates 2023

    foCjoC on the Akan calendar occurs 15 days after Akwasidae and 9 days before Awukudae.

    NoDayDateAdinkraEnglish
    1MondayFebruary 20, 2023asasEC yE duruAsase Ye Duru
    2MondayApril 03, 2023ayaAya
    3MondayMay 15, 2023bECsEC sakaBese Saka
    4MondayJune 26, 2023wawa abaWawa Aba
    5MondayAugust 7, 2023akoCkcnanAkokonan
    6MondaySeptember 18, 2023duafEC Duafe
    7MondayOctober 30, 2023fihankraFihankra
    8MondayDecember 11, 2023csram nEC nsoCroCmmaOsram Ne Nsoromma
    9MondayJanuary 22, 2024nQimu Nkyimu

  • Adu Hwam

    aCdu hwam

    Transliteration“Fragrance”
    MeaningThe King’s authority and power is felt in all his households in his kingdom.

  • Aprukuma

    aprukuma

    Transliteration“A medicinal seed”
    MeaningSymbolizes good mental, emotional and physical health

  • Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene

    nECa cpe se obEdi hECnEC

    Transliteration“He/She who wants to be King”
    MeaningSymbolizes service and leadership skills

  • Abode Santann

    abcdEC santann

    Transliteration“Totality of the universe”
    MeaningSymbolizes totality of natural and social creation.

  • Adinkra Cardinal Signs

    Cardinal DirectionElementAdinkra SymbolMeaning of Adinkra symbolSacred Animal
    NorthEarthAdu HwamFragranceBlack Panther
    SouthFireAprukumaA medicinal seedCobra
    EastAirAbode SantannTotality of the UniverseTawny Eagle
    WestWaterNea Ope Se Obedi HeneHe/She who wants to be kingDolphin

  • Fawohodie

    fawoChoCdiE

    Transliteration“Freedom”.
    MeaningIndependence comes with its responsibilities.
    Fawohodie

  • Denkyem

    denQem

    Transliteration“Crocodile”.
    MeaningWe should learn to adjust to different situations in life.
    Denkyem

  • Nea Onnim No Sua A Ohu

    nECa onnim noC sua a, ohu

    Transliteration“He/She who does not know, will know from learning”.
    MeaningPerseverance, service and hard work in the acquisition of knowledge.
    Nea Onnim No Sua A Ohu

  • Owo Foro Adobe

    cwc foCroC adoCbe

    Transliteration“Snake climb the raffia palm”.
    MeaningSignifies persistence and diligence to achieve success.
    Owo Foro Adobe