Atimpoku in Asuogyaman District, Austurland, Ghana — West Africa
Asameni
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2023
1. Asameni Marker
Asameni
The Governor of the Christianborg Castle
1693-1694
Visit Nyanawase - (Akwamufie) to learn more about him and his military exploits.
Commissioned by Hon. Yaw Barimah
(MP) & Eastern Regional Minister
and Hon. E.W. Ntow-Bediako
(D.C.E.) Asuogyaman District.
On 1 July, 2007
Fafa and Dan Ltd.
Sculptor: Sir George Art Works, Winneba
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 2007.
Location. 6° 14.349′ N, 0° 5.561′ E. Marker is in Atimpoku, Eastern Region (Austurland), in Asuogyaman District. It is on Tema-Jasikan Road (National Route N2), in the median. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, West Africa, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Adomi Bridge Dedication (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tree Columns Design at the Royal Senchi Hotel (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Akosombo Dam Construction Inauguration
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Also see . . . Nana Asamani at Wikipedia. In a very bold incident, Asameni and followers entered into the Danish-run Christianborg Fort (also locally known as a castle) and took control of it for about a year and a half. They later ransomed it back to the Danes but Asameni kept the keys to the fort. (Submitted on December 28, 2023.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2023
2. Asameni 2013 Restoration Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2023
3. Asameni Marker and Statue
Note the statue of Asameni with the keys to Christianborg Castle. This version of the statue was by Francis Boateng.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2023
4. Nearby Adomi Bridge across the Volta River
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
