Okomfohemaa Oparebea’s 1973 Visit to DC presented by Garveyite Productions

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:04:58 +0100

In 1973, Okomfohemaa Nana Akua Oparebea, head priestess of the Nana Abena Akonnedi Shrine and spiritual advisor to Kwame Nkrumah, journeyed to Washington, DC, strengthening the bridge between Africa and the Diaspora by planting the roots of Akom in America.

On September 27, 2025, Garveyite Productions brought the community together for a powerful virtual viewing of that historic visit. This video features rare archival footage of Nana Oparebea during her time in DC, along with reflections and testimonies from esteemed elders who witnessed her presence and continue to carry her legacy forward. Hear from Okomfohemma Nana Enyo Takyiampon, Okomfopanyin Nana Serwaa, and Nana Kwaku Walker as they share firsthand memories, spiritual insights, and the lasting impact of Okomfohemaa’s work in establishing Akan shrines in the United States.

Watch, learn, and enjoy!

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