Inauguration of Afriyie fontomfrom

YMCA Auditorium, Yonkers, NY

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Afriyie fontomfrom was finally inaugurated at YMCA auditorium under the chairmanship of Nana .....

 

Nana  Anyane Kwatia III, Twafohene of Anum Asamankese

welcoming the audience with love and peace.

The inauguration illustrates traditional backing of our Chiefs and ancestors and also marks the beginning of our inspiration.

I ceremony was began with a prayer, a litany for peace among “Ghanaian friends” and the world.

 

 From left to right: Nana Awuku Opare, Nana Kyewaah, Aburi Nkosohemaa and the chairman,

   Nana  Anyane Kwatia III sitting patiently waiting 

for the "welcome performers"

Line up showing the traditional blessing; as the 

group leader was sitting at the right hand of the king

                           Nana addressing the crowd with blessing:

                        " Asomtwee nka mo"  Peace be with us.

                         [Say that the elders may have wisdom and speak with one voice.

                           "Twere-no-apon Onyame, aboa ne mma emere nyinaa "

                          [Attribute to the supreme God who never fails his children]

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Thanks giving speech

He said that the country may have peace and tranquility.

The speech was for peace, love and tranquility among

                  Africans and also encourages the group to  pursue their rich goals.

Opening the floor with traditional dancing.

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Audience of  white traditions.

Audience

 

Drumming and dancing

 

 

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Rich traditional clothing

 

Drumming with vigor and intelligence

Adowa dancers and YMCA instructors

   

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Program Directors

Salam  Chamber  Oboideji (Pro- G.F.N.Y)

Albert Agbo (Pastor B)

Papa Jama