The Interpreter: A king’s messenger in Ghana | Africa Direct Documentary

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The Interpreter: A king’s messenger in Ghana | Africa Direct Documentary


The traditional role of a king’s interpreter and messenger involves diplomacy, sensitivity and, most of all, trust.

In Asamankese, in Ghana’s Eastern Region, Okyeame Anim is the interpreter and messenger for the king of the Akyem Abuakwa kingdom. He speaks on behalf of the ruler of one of the largest clans in Ghana, acting as mediator in…

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@whyallthese6805

Piaww ✌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾

@sallyobrenyah3983

The man is a linguist and not an interpreter

@esigolda

Great documentary though 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 I loved it.

Linguist

"Odwan" is translated into English as sheep 🐑 not goat. In Akan society, sheep is the desired animal for pacification. Goats are a no no in this regard.
As for Okyeame, it is an Akan concept with no comparable one in English society. So there is no exact word which defines or describes it. Whether linguist or interpreter, both passes.

@rhitiksingh442

Is electricity is present in Asamankese Ghana ?

@aduseiopoku368

Eggs and local gin Buh not bible

@ameliaamemate8745

An Okyeame cannot be translated as Interpreter. But hey, this is the downside of having to make sense of one's culture using another's. I am so glad he chose to speak Twi. Thanks so much for sharing.

@nathanielantwi8262

He is not a King’s messenger but his spokesman

@marclord5376

The document is meant to portray ideology of current Ghana president and family

@YawAduGyamfi

Kyeame is not a an interpreter but a Counsellor at the Chief"s Court and a diplomat. He performs duties of summarising that is misconstrued as interpretation.

@danielmensah7772

Proud to be Ghanaian 🇬🇭

@cyprianenninful4801

Sometimes i wish GOD added an immediate switch to our lives, where we quickly switch from current states to pressumed state!!!
What at all has tradition done for humanity!!!
Admire that which positively impact the world and humanity.

@stevejaystudios819

This is beautiful

@stevejaystudios819

Our tradition ❤❤❤ 🇬🇭

@ZAGIDI

Reading the comments, a lot of people are sensitive about everything. 🤦🏿‍♂️

@ZAGIDI

All ASASCO Alums and current students , let’s gather here ❤

@ZAGIDI

I went to school at Asamankese Secondary School (ASASCO). Great times for real

@pleromainspire8356

Asamankese to the whole world

@michaeldonkor921

Quite educative

@nanaasomani1264

Those who are saying there's no King in Ghana are clueless
There is a difference between a King or a Queen who rules the WHOLE country such as England,Netherlands, Spain, Morocco and other countries,so per our constitution there is no King who has dominion over the WHOLE country but there are Kings such as Okyehene,Ga Mantse, Asantehene,Yaa Naa and other who have total authority over their subjects.

@ofosucollins5600

Good video about Africa ancestry and culture

@graciekay1752

Nice documentary.. In Ghanaian culture though, we do not refer to these people as interpreters but as linguists. It would be nice if the title of your documentary could be modified to reflect the accepted terminology used for them. Thanks

@ericopoku2179

There's no king in Ghana we have paramount chiefs for various tribes we have PRESIDENT who control the affairs of the state together with parliament and judiciary

@benbo7042

Uneducated villager. There is NO KING in the REPUBLIC OF GHANA. There are PARAMOUNT CHIEFS.

@blaqLion

African culturbis eich and beautiful 🌍🇬🇭🇯🇲🌍

@immaculate7352

Well done @ALJAZEERA

GREAT DOCUMENTARY

A bible? And I see something similar like being in a box at the court house. Foreign influence, dominating customs and traditions?

@fugeesazaro7535

He didn’t wear his seatbelt 😂😂😂

@Kwakulove1

We are told there’s no one as Okyehene, why do you keep repeating this misinformation. It’s Akyem Abuakwa Chief.

@bragodphred3802

Great documentary.. kudos 😮..

@AbdulMalik-gg6jh

Okyeman yɛn hwɛ mane sɛe.

@ikenewton2487

Wow this is my Home Town❤️

@Ekow_TheStoryTeller

This is wholesome. Let’s uphold our tradition system of governance devoid of foreign influence. It’s one and only true way we Ghanaians and Africans can develop and build our nation. Kudos to the Okyeame, your role is undisputed

@Rama_lans

Interesting documentary

@comforttv8562

IF IT WAS A BIBLE USED AT THE KING"S COURT THEN THESE PEOPLE HAVE REALLY LOST THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES. WHAT!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? CHRISTIANITY IS NOT PART OF OUR CULTURE, IT IS NOT PART OF OUR AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION. MINISTERS AND PRESIDENTS STEAL OUR MONEY BY SWEARING ON THE BIBLE WHICH DOES NOTHING TO THEM. TO SEE A BIBLE IN THE CHIEF'S PALACE IS A BIG DISGRACE!!!

@isaacjoeche7594

Contrary to believes Africans had structures and governance long before foreigners arrived, that is a good old fashion Public relation officer /communicator aka linguist..