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thorpido:
Ghanians in the house,help this lady.

Thanks, thorpido, I hope someone does.

Hi Guys!

Hope you do not mind me posting. I know this is Nairaland but I do see others here. In any case I value input from any and all.

I am a black woman of Jamaican heritage and I wish to change my name. It is highly likely I am Ghanaian and of Akan descent.

Using the naming convention, I should be Afia. Is this pronounced Ah-Fia or Ay-Fia?

Also how do I go about choosing a surname? Is there a list available.

I have searched and not found many. It seems there are no first names start with 't'? I have seen Tawiah for a surname.

My first choice would be to have both names start with 't' perhaps with Afia as a middle name.

Any suggestions please?

Peace and thank you.

I agree with OP. This makes perfect sense.

When we were children our elders told us stories to dissuade us from certain actions.

The white man took it upon himself to convert us away from our 'savage' ways for his own benefit.

It is time to stop being fearful and accepting things that do not make sense. Open your eyes and examine things for yourself.

Good posting OP.