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Ghanaian list of potential items for an Akans traditional wedding.
The prospective couple and their families are expected to abide by the severe rules and guidelines of the Akans’ customary marriage. The parties organizing an Akan traditional wedding are forbidden from ignoring the Ghanaian engagement list. Before the wedding ceremony, a man is required to present to the bride’s family certain items on the Akan list for engagement.
The three types of weddings recognized by Ghanaian law are customary (traditional), Islamic (religious), and ordinance (civil). The customary union of the Akans is recognized by the Customary Marriage and Divorce Law of 1985. Nonetheless, traditional Ghanian wedding ceremonies known as aware are performed by orthodox Akan couples before civil or religious ceremonies.
Ghanaian list of potential items for an Akans traditional wedding
According to the customs of the bride’s tribe and what her parents and family choose, some items are required for the knocking ceremony in Ghana. There are various subtribes of Akans, including the Agona, Ashanti, and Bono, and each subtribe adhere to particular rules for interaction. The following must-have items for Ghanaian engagement are listed in no particular order:
- The bride’s price or dowry.
- Drinks for the head, usually gin, whiskey, port, or wine.
- A minimum of six items of unusual and traditional jewelry for the bride.
- The lady asks for a suitcase filled with additional clothing, footwear, and other feminine stuff.
- Money, male attire from Ankara, and a bottle of whiskey for the groom-to-be.
- Money, attire with African prints, and footwear for the lady’s mother.
- A sum of money for the bride to put into her business.
- A ring for proposing.
- A marriage Bible.
- If the bride is the sole daughter, money is given to her brothers or male cousins.
- Utensils for the bride to utilize in the kitchen of her new house.
- Sufficient refreshments and food for the wedding guests.
