Godenu

Gbi-Godenu is a divisional chieftaincy of the traditional area of Hohoe[1][2] recognized within of the Constitution of Ghana and legislation regulating the "Headquarters" in Ghanaian society. It is located in the Volta River region of Ghana.[3][4]

Gbi Godenu
Ville
Gbi Godenu is located in Ghana
Gbi Godenu
Gbi Godenu
Location of Gbi Godenu in Volta Region
Coordinates: 7°6′13″N 0°27′5″E
CountryGhana
RegionVolta Region
DistrictHohoe Traditional Area (GBI Dzigbe)
Elevation
535 m (1,755 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total13.000
Time zoneGMT
 • Summer (DST)GMT

The current traditional chief of Godenu is Togbe Osei III. He is owes allegiance to the Fiaga of Gbi.

Name Godenu means Be Steadfast with God.

The Gbi-Godenu area covers 18 square kilometers with approximately 13,000 inhabitants in four places near Hohoe.[5]

Talking River

A tourist attraction and enigmatic symbol of Godenu is the so-called "Talking River". According to tradition the river communicates with the ancients, the togbe (even those of the neighboring towns and cities) and other persons of "strong spirit" and in a sort of oracle points the way forward, including for the future of the town of Godenu itself . Another attraction of the river is its small islets, some with denser vegetation cover and others made of stones, which give the landscape its shape.

Dynastic orders

As a way of raising funds and materials for the development of the village of Godenu (urbanized area of the "chieftaincy"), Togbe established a small honorific system of European inspiration for the village. The reigning togbe grants two insignias in recognition of the faithful followers of the chief, making them honorary knights or dames:[6]

Also, there is a Help Godenu Medal of Merit since 2016.[9]

Help Godenu

Help Godenu - Help for Godenu "is a non-profit association dedicated to the education, health and peaceful coexistence of religions in the Kingdom of Godenu.[10]

References
  1. http://www.ghananewsagency.org/features/ghana-s-chieftaincy-institution-setting-the -pace-for-africa-71373
  2. "National Commission on Culture". Archived from the original on 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  3. "Constitution of the Republic of Ghana". Archived from the original on 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
  4. https://books.google.com/books?id=CqpTzOPLARsC = PA40 & lpg = PA40 & dq = godenu + hohoe & source = bl / ots = h1urkcr6mq & sig = gH_3L1_8T3rvofBOE3q3WdT2OlE & sa = X & ved = 0ahUKEwjO766u6LnbAhVIiZAKHRpYCJc4ChDoAQgmMAA # v = onepage & q = godenu% 20hohoe & f = false
  5. "Traditional Ruler".
  6. http://www.docelinajes.org/2017/04/concesion-ad-alfredo-lopez-ares-de-la-grande-cruz-de-la-orden-del-leon-godenu-bestowed-by-sm-el-rey-togbe-osei-iii/
  7. "Order of the Elephant".
  8. "Order of the Lion".
  9. Colecciones Militares
  10. https://help-godenu.org/about-us/
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