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Okomfo Anokye’s Sword

May 03, 2023 00:08:29 8.14 MB Downloads: 0

Nestled in a hospital courtyard in Kumasi, Ghana, you’ll find the strength of the Asante people: the sword of Okomfo Anokye, planted in the ground over 300 years ago. 

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