Onipa Abusia Inc.

Akwasidae
2022-08-20 - 2022-08-21, 2022-07-09 - 2022-07-10, 2022-05-28 - 2022-05-29
The Akan annual calendar is divided into nine parts, each lasting approximately six weeks but varying between 40 and 42 days in a period called the Adae Festival. The Adae Festival has two celebration days: the Akwasidae Festival is celebrated on the final Sunday of the period, while the Awukudae Festival is celebrated on a Wednesday within the period. The Friday preceding 10 days to the Akwasidae is called the Fofie (meaning a ritual Friday). As the festival is always held on Sundays (Twi in Kwasidae), its recurrence could be after 40 or 42 days in accordance with the official Calendar of Ashanti. During the last Akwasidae of the year, which coincides with the Adae Kese Festival, special attention is given to make food offerings and donations for helping people. The festivals of Adae are not interchangeable as they were fixed from ancient times.

Last Akom of the Season
2022-06-26 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Last Akom before the ban on drumming
Locations:
Washington DC and Queens New York
Please email onipaabusia@hotmail.com for details.

Dinizulu Master Dance Class!
2022-03-27 10:00 - 12:00
Come join us!
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Akwasidae
2022-03-06
The Akan annual calendar is divided into nine parts, each lasting approximately six weeks but varying between 40 and 42 days in a period called the Adae Festival. The Adae Festival has two celebration days: the Akwasidae Festival is celebrated on the final Sunday of the period, while the Awukudae Festival is celebrated on a Wednesday within the period. The Friday preceding 10 days to the Akwasidae is called the Fofie (meaning a ritual Friday). As the festival is always held on Sundays (Twi in Kwasidae), its recurrence could be after 40 or 42 days in accordance with the official Calendar of Ashanti. During the last Akwasidae of the year, which coincides with the Adae Kese Festival, special attention is given to making food offerings and donations for helping people. The festivals of Adae are not interchangeable as they were fixed from ancient times.

Gone to the Village Film Screening with Q & A
2022-03-04 14:00 - 16:00
Dinizulu Cultural Arts Institute & Akoko Nante Ensemble present a screening of Gone to the Village. Gone to the Village is a unique and powerful documentary, beautifully filmed, of the elaborate funerary rites for the Queen Mother of the Asante in Ghana. Leading Asante scholar Kwasi Ampene directs and narrates with the authority, gaze, and sensitivity of a true insider, with stunning footage of the rich cultural traditions of the Asante people. Filmed on location in Kumasi during the funeral, we witness traditions that have stubbornly and proudly resisted the onslaught of colonial rule and globalization.
Through the film, we learn about the history of the Asante as well as the central role of women in this matriarchal society. The scenes of dance, song, drumming, proverbs and dress code are of exceptional and exquisite beauty
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Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu 1st Festival
2022-02-12 - 2022-02-13
Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I is the beloved founder of the Akan culture in America. Few people parallel the contribution of Nana Yao in perpetuating African culture and heritage in the United States. He was an example of an African born in America who never relinquished his connection to Africa. The legacy he left behind assists us as Akans in America to hold steadfast and faithful to the traditions of our ancient fore-parents.
Nana’s genuine love and admiration for his culture instilled and nurtured by his grandparents gained him much recognition and respect from Africans born in America and abroad.
Nana never wavered from his mission of promoting African culture. As a result, Nana laid the foundation for thousands of people to be introduced to African culture.
Nana began his ascension to the land of Nsamando on February 10, 1991.
Join us in celebration of Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I who left a legacy that continues to enrich and benefit us all.
In addition to holding an Akom Kese, we will speak of his history, his achievements, his impact, and much more.
This is a celebration for all who knew Nana or want to know of him. This is a celebration for all who continue to create institutions that reflect our African history and heritage. This is a celebration for all the “lost sons and daughters” of Africa who found their way because of the dedication of Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I in laying the path.
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As Nana Says:
“It is important for us to come together collectively as a community to do something.” Thank you in advance for coming together with us on February 7th as we remember and honor “Nana”.
“Abusia baako, mogya nso baako” – One Family, One Blood,
Nana Esi-Ayisi Dinizulu
Nana Adzua D. Opare

Akwasidae
2022-01-23 | Everywhere
