ABBEY PEOPLE-South Akan

Abes or the Abbeys or Abbays or Abbès are a people of Côte d'Ivoire representing approximately 2.8% of the population countries2 (over 580,000 people1. Habitantde of 21 million in Côte d'Ivore, 2011 .
Abbeys populations or ABES (or Béssouffouè language Baoulé) are composed of several fractions (Abe itself, N'Damé Abe, Abe-Eve-Krobou Abe, Abéanou resulting from interbreeding between Agba and Abe, Abe, Dida and Abidjis and Mbattos, ethnicity derived from the Abbey). The Abes were the warriors of the left wing of the army of Queen Pokou. The Abes are included in the Akan group, which also includes Ashanti, as they originate from Ghana, where they migrated between the seventeenth century and the eighteenth century to Côte d'Ivoire.
They live mainly in the region of Agboville, 79 km north of Abidjan.

Stand history

According to legend, the Abbeys, from Ghana, are the descendants of the Agni Agoua Brafe, and N'Denié Moronou have found along the way during their exodus Côte d'Ivoire.
Thesis not yet speak of a sustained way from Benin to Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire: "The king sent the Abbeys Behanzin looking for the ivory they were then arrived in Ghana for the mission. They continued their exodus last of Ivory-Coast to settle there permanently. "The Abbeys of onomastics, language and culture are similar to those of their cousins ​​Ashanti, Benin and Togo neighbors.
refsou | The first ancestor of the Abes would Kery-Kery. After the reign Kery-Kery, Attobra his son succeeded him. This was in turn succeeded by his son Kouassan whose successors were Kery-Kery and Abobia Akossou. Model: Sources: archives, publications
It was during the reign of the Abbeys Akossou threatened by their neighbors, and Konogos Ashanti decided to leave Ghana for peaceful lands. Their exodus was led probably to the eighteenth century, Patchibo son of Akossou and Nana Yah Abobia. The Abbeys Tanoé the cross, then stopped and Comoé between Adzopé and Agboville, where Patchibo created Douda village, now called Grand Morié.
Continuing on his way, his people Patchibo install went about fifteen miles from the Agnéby to create the village Allahin known today under the name Loviguié.
From Douda Allahin and the Abbeys drove the Attiés their eastern neighbors. This is what explains the existence of villages Abbeys in the Sub-Prefecture Bingerville.
They also evolved to the West side of the river Bandama. This is what justifies the presence of more than eight villages Abbeys in the Sub-Prefecture Tiassalé.
The story goes that other Abbeys, left the village of Douda, had settled beyond Tiassalé Didas to form the center-west of Ivory Coast. This subgroup Didas made an alliance undeniable, irremovable and immortal nature which is called toukpè which means covenant of peace. This would explain the memory of that ethnic separation. Model: Sources: archives, publications

Kings Abbeys

According to some information, the king Akossou, father and husband Patchibo Nana Yah Abobia was greatly assisted by his stepfather Miezan, village chief Konou in its fight against Konogos and Ashanti.
In return for this help, Miezan request that the succession to the throne Abbey is now devolved from father to son and not from uncle to nephew, as required so that the custom is perpetuated the memory of his daughter. It is since that time that countries Abbey, the son inherits the father.
Thus, the king succeeded his father Ossohou Patchibo, but after his death, the succession was compromised.
Indeed, Akoua queen, the wife of King Ossohou, losing her children shortly after birth, it was decided to ward off misfortune, sell the small N'Takpé for a penny, in accordance with custom. Admittedly, it was made immediately N'Takpé his mother but after changing the name (suggested by a stranger who would Dahomey passing through the village), to be called now Obodji Soboa, which means in Abbey or a ethnicity close Dahomey "current Benin" "pretty boy laying."
When Abbey rebelled against French rule, King Ossohou after really tried to reason with his subjects, took refuge in the camp of the Europeans and their Obodji Soboa offered his son, then aged about 35 years, guide as soldiers. It played his role to the satisfaction of the French, so that after the victory, they named paramount chief of the Abbey.
At the death of King Ossohou, Monso eldest son, who according to the normal order of succession should take place, withdrew in favor of his younger brother, his majesty Obodji Soboa, whose influence as head higher was already certain.
Obodji Soboa accept the throne and had a brilliant start to reign, before sinking.
Indeed, a Knight of the Legion of Honor January 16, 1927 and December 31, 1932 Officer, he was later stripped of his duties in 1944, due to a long illness.
However, his memory is still alive, because of his first shoes, sandals in car tire, known under the name "Abodjé."
During the unavailability of Obodji Soboa, his acting was provided by François M'Bassidjé, the first noticeable in the order of precedence. It is the latter who succeeded Obodji Soboa.
Thus, for the first time in the history of the Abbey, the throne was devoted to a person outside the royal family.
After playing his role as head of Abbey superior to the satisfaction of all, François M'Bassidjé died May 19, 1971.
The estate should have gone to Alexander Gbagba who, during the absence of M'Bassidje had assured his acting, if our independence, it was not decided to end now replacing the deceased chiefs outside of the village chiefs.

The Revolt of 1910

During the colonial period, a revolt of the people laminar Abe in January 1910 (early 1905, late 1918), led to the deportation of more citizens of the ethnic group to the CAR and Congo - Brazzaville. Indeed, tired of the excesses committed by the settlers in the port, forced labor and the injustices they are constantly victims (confiscation of weapons immediately after the payment of heavy taxes required for their transport, arbitrary acts, trampling of human dignity etc..), the Abes revolt. They rolled mercilessly by about 1,400 infantrymen from Senegal not without having to decapitate a French commander named Rubino3.
Three descendants of deportees know by following exceptional destinies:
The Heads of State Jean-Bedel Bokassa, Denis Sassou Nguesso and Ange-Félix Patassé, all from Grand Morié4.
Geostrategic consequences: aid, assistance, brotherhood through direct blood link between these sister countries of Central African Republic, Republic of Congo and Côte d'Ivoire.

Location

The people abbey is reflected in the prefectural departments Agboville Azaguié, Rubino, Grand Morié, Loviguié, Kessiguié, Ottopé, Offoumppo, Grand Yapo, Attobrou, etc. Blida and around Abidjan in the sub-prefecture of N'douci, Tiassalé, Sikensi, Bingerville, Lakota, Divo, around M'Babakro, to Ouelle, Ananda Koidiokro etc.. The country is divided into cantons Abbey are: Tchoffo Township, Township Morié, Township Abbey-Eve (Eve's also in Ghana, Togo and Benin) and the Township kos (Khos) and a sixth subdivision undeniable historically accepted: the Toupkès or Didas the Ega. These people abbey is part of a large group with a total of Akan and all subdivisions just over 1 million people.



After I will make sure the translation from google translate is correct.

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ab%C3%A9s


Few Abbey people i could find:

Nayanka: 50% Abbey/25%Tuareg/25%Corse

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Raymond Tchimou

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In this vid, i believe the darker one is Abbey


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uGcmOn-PbI

African presidents supposed to be of Abbey descent
For me they don't look like they could be Abbey except for Patasse

Congo
Sassou Nguesso


Central-Africa

Bedel Bokassa


Ange-Felix Patasse

Benin Republic - Fon People

The Fon people, or Fon nu, are a major West African ethnic and linguistic group in the country of Benin, and southwest Nigeria, made up of more than 3,500,000 people. The Fon language is the main language spoken in Southern Benin, and is a member of the Gbe language group. The Fon are said to originate from Tado, a village in south east Togo, near the border with Benin.
The culture is patrilineal and allows polygamy and divorce. Funerals (and anniversaries of deaths) are among the most important cultural events, with mourning activities including drumming and dancing often lasting for days. The Fon believe that part of the person dies and part is reincarnated.
Most Fon today live in villages and small towns in mud houses with corrugated iron gable roofs. Cities built by the Fon include Abomey, the historical capital city of Dahomey, and Ouidah on the Slave Coast. These cities were major commercial centres for the slave trade.


Fon Religion

While many Fon identify as Christian, the majority practice Benin's national religion Vodun. The Fon name for a god or spirit is "Vodu". Practise can involve drumming to induce possession by one of these gods or spirits. Fon religion is polytheistic, with a supreme (but not omnipotent) deity known as Nana Buluku.

Fon influences in the New World

Many descendants of the Fon now live in the Americas as a result of the Atlantic slave trade. Together with other cultural groups from the Fon homeland region such as the Yoruba and Bantu, Fon culture merged with French, Portuguese or Spanish to produce distinct religions (Voodoo, Mami Wata, Candomblé and Santería), dance and musical styles (Arará, Yan Valu).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fon_people

Few pic from Beninese, (I have no idea about the ethnic groups they belong to)
Benines pple are beautiful

Sybellah: Few pic from Beninese, (I have no idea about the ethnic groups they belong to)
Benines pple are beautiful

Yes they are. Totally underrated in terms of beauty!

Black Kenichi:

Yes they are. Totally underrated in terms of beauty!

Yea francophone West African except for Senegal and maybe Mali are underrated...

Susu people of Guinea and Salone

The Soso (endonym, Susu and Soussou in French) are a major Mande ethnic group living primarily in Guinea. Smaller communities are also located in the neighboring country of Sierra Leone. The Susu are descendants of the thirteenth century Mali Empire. They moved to their present location after 1725, when the Fulani attempted to dominate them in the Fouta Jalon.
The Susu people are farmers, traders and fishermen. The Susu live mainly in the coastal areas of Guinea and Sierra Leone. Their houses are made with mud or cement blocks, and thatched or tin roofs depending on their means.

Customs and culture

Family is very important in Susu society. The Susu often live with their extended family. Polygyny is an accepted practice since Islamic law allows men to have as many as four wives. This is not always practiced because having multiple wives requires more means than most men have. The men provide for their families by working the rice fields, fishing, or engaging in commerce. The women cook the food and take care of the children. They often engage in a small commerce, usually of vegetables they have raised in their own garden. Often women will have their own room or hut next to their husband's lodging where they will stay with their children.
Although good social relationships are valued, there are many conflicts with neighbors, especially when dealing with money or property. Each village has natural leaders, usually with a recognized chief, who help resolve conflicts. For more serious matters, government officials like the police and the mayor are called upon.
The Susu are known to be open minded, not racial, offering his services to the more offering compared to their neighbors counterparts.

Language

Their language, called Sosoxui by native speakers (Susu or Soussou in French and English), serves as a major trade language along the Guinean coast, including the capital city of Conakry. Other large cities where Susu is spoken include Dubreka, Kindia, Forécariah, Boffa, Kamsar, and Boke. The Susu language is almost similar to the language of the Yalunka people who live near Faranah. The Susu and Yalunka believe they were originally one people group living in the Fouta Djallon region of Guinea.
[edit]Economy and life style

[edit]Economy
The Susu are primarily farmers, with rice and millet being their two principal crops. Mangoes, pineapples, and coconuts are also grown. The women make various kinds of palm oil from palm nuts. They also make peanut oil and soap. All of the family members, including the children, are expected to do their share of the manual labor necessary for sustaining an adequate lifestyle.
In addition to farming, fishing and salt production are important enterprises to the Susu economy. Salt is produced during the dry season, and it can take up to three months of intense work to produce anything substantial. The Susu are also well known as merchants and craftsmen of leather and metal.
[edit]Life style
Ancient Susu houses were typically made of either mud or cement blocks, depending on the resources available. They are generally quite large in order to accommodate extended families. In the cities, roofs are most often made of corrugated iron; whereas in the rural areas, they are usually made of thatch. Most cooking is done over open fires. Electricity is scarce throughout the region, even in the capital city, many go days without any power. Clean water is generally lacking in the capital, but in more rural areas is not considered a big problem. Humanitarian aid organizations are trying to help the Susu by digging wells throughout the area.
Although Western clothes can be obtained in the markets, most Susu women seem to prefer African dress. They usually wear African-style skirts that reach to their ankles. Older men wear loose-fitting cotton robes, but the younger men prefer Western-style clothing.
[edit]Religion and traditional beliefs

Over 99% of Susu are Muslim, and Islam dominates their religious culture and practices. Most Islamic holidays are observed, the most important being the celebration that follows Ramadan (a month of prayer and fasting). The Susu also combine their Islamic faith with traditional beliefs, such as the existence of spirits who inhabit certain areas, and the belief in sorcerers who have the power to change into animals, cast evil spells on people, or heal people from certain ailments. There are some Christians among the Susu, whose Holy Books can be seen at www.sosokitaabui.com.
[edit]Regions with significant population

Over 75 percent of the total Susu population live in Guinea, particularly in and around the Guinean capital Conakry. The Susu predominate in the central region of Guinea and theirs is the most widely spoken language in the capital Conakry and other cities in central Guinea, including Kindia, Forekaria and Koya. The Sierra Leonean Susu live primarily in Kambia District where they form the second largest ethnic group after the Temne at about 28% of the population.

Common Names: Doumbia, Bangoura, Fofana, Camara, Silla, Youla, Suma...


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susu_people

Few faces from the SUSU

Lansana Conte


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