Gbi Godenu | |
|---|---|
Ville | |
  Gbi Godenu Location of Gbi Godenu in Volta Region | |
| Coordinates: 7°6′13″N 0°27′5″E / 7.10361°N 0.45139°E | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Volta Region |
| District | Hohoe Traditional Area (GBI Dzigbe) |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 13.000 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Gbi-Godenu is a divisional chieftaincy of the traditional area of Hohoe[1][2] recognized within of the Constitution of Ghana and legislation regulating the "Headquarters" in Ghanaian society. It is located in the Volta River region of Ghana.[3][4]
The current traditional chief of Godenu is Togbe Osei III. He is owes allegiance to the Fiaga of Gbi.
Name Godenu means Be Steadfast with God.
The Gbi-Godenu area covers 18 square kilometers with approximately 13,000 inhabitants in four places near Hohoe.[5]
Talking River[edit]
A tourist attraction and enigmatic symbol of Godenu is the so-called "Talking River". According to tradition the river communicates with the ancients, the togbe (even those of the neighboring towns and cities) and other persons of "strong spirit" and in a sort of oracle points the way forward, including for the future of the town of Godenu itself . Another attraction of the river is its small islets, some with denser vegetation cover and others made of stones, which give the landscape its shape.
Dynastic orders[edit]
Togbe established a small honorific system of European inspiration for the village. The reigning togbe grants two insignias in recognition of the faithful followers of the chief, making them honorary knights or dames:[6]
- The Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu is granted in three classes, often as a hereditary award.[7]
- The Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu is awarded in five classes. The Order may be granted as a non-hereditary or hereditary award. The order is rarely granted as an hereditary award and only in the form of a Grand Cross.[8]
Also, there is a Help Godenu Medal of Merit since 2016.[9]
Help Godenu[edit]
Help Godenu - Help for Godenu "is a non-profit association dedicated to the education, health and peaceful coexistence of religions in the Kingdom of Godenu.[10]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.ghananewsagency.org/features/ghana-s-chieftaincy-institution-setting-the -pace-for-africa-71373
- ^ "National Commission on Culture". Archived from the original on 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
- ^ "Constitution of the Republic of Ghana". Archived from the original on 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
- ^ Moehl, John Frederic (2001). Proposal for an African Network on Integrated Irrigation and Aquaculture: Proceedings of a Workshop Held in Accra, Ghana, 20-21 September 1999. Food & Agriculture Org. ISBN 978-92-5-104704-0.
- ^ "Traditional Ruler".
- ^ http://www.docelinajes.org/2017/04/concesion-ad-alfredo-lopez-ares-de-la-grande-cruz-de-la-orden-del-leon-godenu-bestowed-by-sm-el-rey-togbe-osei-iii/ [dead link]
- ^ "Order of the Elephant".
- ^ "Order of the Lion".
- ^ Colecciones Militares
- ^ https://help-godenu.org/about-us/
