Kwahu or Kwawu is an area and group of people that live in Ghana and are part of the Twi-speaking Akan group. The region has been dubbed Asaase Aban, or the Natural Fortress, given its position as the highest habitable elevation in the country.

Kwahus are an Akan people. Kwahu also refers to the area Kwahus live. The area has been dubbed Asaase Aban or the Natural Fortress due to its high elevation. Kwahu lies in the Eastern Region of Ghana, on the west shore of Lake Volta.

Kwahu refers to an area and group of people that live in Ghana, part of the Twi-speaking Akan group. The region has been dubbed Asaase Aban, or the Natural Fortress, in view of its position as the highest habitable elevation in the country.

Kwahu is one of the most prominent kingdoms in Ghana and is found in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It has its capital at Abene which is recognized as the dwelling place of the supreme stool of the people of Kwahu under the jurisdiction of Daasebere Nana Akuamoah Agyapong as the paramount chief of the kingdom.

May 21, 2022 · Kwahu’s pioneering spirit shines in its culinary scene, fashion enclaves, and artistic endeavors, inviting visitors to explore with unwavering determination. While colonial architecture draws numerous admirers, the heart of Kwahu resonates within its historic quarters—a realm pulsating with history.

Apr 8, 2023 · Kwahu features the highest inhabited spot in Ghana – it is where the Christian Missionaries from Basel found their own “new Switzerland” – and the rocky green plateau breathes fresh air. The name Kwahu applies both to the people and the area, and has several dramatic explanations of its origin.

Nov 26, 2024 · Kwahu, located in the Eastern Region of Ghana, is often known for its famous Easter festival, with paragliding from the Odweanoma Paragliding Field as the highlight. But Kwahu has so much more to offer than just this annual event.

May 3, 2020 · Kwahus first settled on the mountains to seek for protection. This offered them opportunity to see their enemies whenever any group was about to attack them. They used to hide in the valleys and roll stones/ rocks from the hill top against their enemies.

Kwahu Plateau, plateau, southern Ghana. It comprises the uplifted southern edge of the Volta River basin and extends for 160 miles (260 km) northwest-southeast from Wenchi to Koforidua.

kwawu stoolUntil the year 1700, little or no history was written about the Kwawu People of Ghana. Geographically, the Kwawu State is bounded on the north by River Obosom and on the east by River Volta. It shares boundaries with the Akan States like Asante Akyem on the west with Akyem Kotoku and Akyem Abuakwa at the southern side.