make their intentions for marriage known to the Bride’s family. The groom’s family don’t come empty handed

According to the Akan (Ashanti) custom, the first step in a traditional Ghanaian Wedding is the “Knocking Ceremony” also known as “opon-akyi bo”. This is the ceremony where the husband to be, through his family, make their intentions for marriage known to the Bride’s family. The groom’s family don’t come empty handed, they usually come…