Overview of Obokese Foundation

The Obokese Foundation is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) that received its Certificates of Incorporation and to Commence Business on or about 16 January 2020. We are headquartered in the Asebu Traditional Area, adjacent to the Cape-Coast Municipality, under the leadership of Okatakyi Dr. Amanfi VII, Paramount Chief of Asebu Traditional Area.

Our Historical and Cultural Foundation

In Akan folklore Asebu Ancestors, lead by Asebu Amanfi, departed Kemet (Egypt) during the late dynastic period, first settling in Chad before proceeding through Segou—present day Mali—and ultimately establishing the Asebu Traditional Area in Ghana, West Africa. Asebu’s dynastic-Ancestral connections are inherent in its Kemetic-based names, cultural songs, rituals, spiritual practices and symbolism.

The most significant of Asebu’s symbols is the ‘sacred stone’ (obokese, depicited in the logo) upon which King Amanfi sat when addressing the Asebu people (Asebuman). Moreover, the ‘obokese’ serves as one of Asebus’ most significant spiritual mediums, modalities and shrine implements.

I am humbled and honored that you would take the time to visit and explore the Obokese Foundation site.

Nana Obokese Ampah I
Board Chariman, Obokese Foundation