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Oyoko (clan)

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Oyoko Clan is one of the eight major and its characteristic is patience. When greeted, the reply should be, 'Yaa Obiri nana'. Akan clans

Totem

The Totem of the Oyoko people is the falcon or eagle.[1]

Major towns

The royal family from which the Asantehene comes from are Oyoko people. Its main towns are Kumasi, Dwaben and Nsuta. Other towns are Kokofu, Bekwae, Mamponten, Bogyae, Dadieso, Obogu, Asaaman Adubiase, Pampaso, Kontanase, Kenyase, and Ntonso.

References

  1. ^ "Totems: Are they of significance? - Graphic Online". Retrieved 2015-06-14.
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