Making of an African King

This book is a study examining the causes of the kingship internecine struggle among the Effutu by exploring the two traditional systems of succession, the patrilineal and the matrilineal among the Effutu (Awutu-abe), and how best to end political violence.

Anthony Ephirim-Donkor, PhD, is professor of Africana Studies focusing on religion and developmental psychological theories at Binghamton University, State University of New York. Professor Anthony Ephirim-Donkor is also known as Nana Professor -br-fo -wom X, the traditional ruler of Gomoa Mprumem, Ghana.

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 4 Chapter 2: The Long Search Home Chapter 5 Chapter 3: Building the Lion's Kingdom Chapter 6 Chapter 4: The Princess Ayensua Factor Chapter 7 Chapter 5: One Among Many Chapter 8 Chapter 6: The Lion King Chapter 9 Chapter 7: Conclusion Chapter 10 Endnotes Chapter 11 Glossary Chapter 12 Selected Bibliography Chapter 13 Index Chapter 14 About the Author