Akom In America....? How Is This Possible?

Have you ever thought that the Ghanaian traditional Akan religious living could be practiced outside Ghana? This article below culled from the only Ghanaian indigenous living online site the NANANOM NEWS answers the simple question:

A special celebration of Akom tagged Nana Asuo Gyebi Akomkese has been held in Brooklyn New York as part of the International African Arts Festival which came to a close yesterday Sunday, July 7th.

The festival that attracted many important New York, Washington DC and other International guests was hosted by the OBAATANPA House of Hope International Inc's spiritual division, the OBAATANPA N'abosumfie led by Okomfo Nana Akosua Baakan Okukuranpon Yirenkyiwa from New York.

"Nana Asuo Gyebi is an Akan river deity ( obosum) who is a healer and protector of the Nana Akonnedi Shrine in Kubease, Larteh, in Ghana, West Africa. His shrine was brought to America by the late Nana Okomfohene Akua Oparebea, who was the chief priestess of the Nana Akonnedi Shrine for over 65 years. Nana Asuo Gyebi's priesthood flourished in the United States under the leadership of the late Okomfohene Nana Yao Opare Dinizulu I, and other priests who were trained by both leaders.

Nana Asuo Gyebi is compassionate, patient, and just. He helps people solve problems, and find their true path in life." (obaatanpa house of hope brochure)

Other details will be posted soon.
SOURCE: http://ghananananomnews.tumblr.com/post/54974740522/nana-asuo-gyebi-akomkese-festival-held-in-new-york