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Okomfo Kweku Nkruma Opare
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- Philadelphia,Pa
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- What is your affilitation with the Akan Spiritual Community.
- I am a graduate priest of about 8 years.
- What is the Lineage of your Akan Spiritual Family?
- I trace my lineage back to Nana Okomfohene Akua Oparebea, who gave me her own name on our first meeting.
- How Long Have you been a part of the Akan Spiritual Community?
- Ten or twelve years
- Have you been initiated?
- Yes
- If you are an initiate, give the Name of your Principle Shrine.
- Asuo Gybei
- What is the name of your Shrine House?
- Adade Kofi Bosomfie Sankofa
- In what city and state are you located?
- Philadelphia,Pa
- Some people may be looking for training, spiritual guidance and/or readings, are you available?
- By Appointment
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Faith
Since childhood i have been exposed to traditional African spirituality. I have knowledge of the Neteru, the Orisha, the Loa, the Abosum and the illustrious Ancestors. Growing up in America having this knowledge has always been juxtaposed with the tangible reality of materialism. As a child i did not fully respect the knowledge of intangible spirituality that my mother worked so hard to cultivate in my spirit. I cast off this knowledge for the emblems and talismans of the world. The finest cloth… Continue
Posted on November 1, 2008 at 9:10am — 3 Comments
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Being in any African Spiritual persuasion causes many issues to arise for many of us. Again, we ask that you do not use this forum to air old gripes or grievances. It is custom to bring these concerns to the public forum through the Council of Elders. In the future, we may be able to establish such a body for the express purpose of airing disputes. Meanwhile we ask that any dispute be addressed through the appropriate channels and the you refrain from using Akan.of.America as a venue.
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