what has become of the CCG? sounds like they are trying too hard to please everyone!! this is soooo unnecessary considering that most Christians participate in this anyway.
what has become of the CCG? sounds like they are trying too hard to please everyone!! this is soooo unnecessary considering that most Christians participate in this anyway.
CORNEY 8 years ago
The Christian Council that some of us used to respect is becoming a useless organization.
We have so many festivals in the country which they don't declare officially to be celebrating but for some stupid reason this Opun ... read full comment
The Christian Council that some of us used to respect is becoming a useless organization.
We have so many festivals in the country which they don't declare officially to be celebrating but for some stupid reason this Opuni guy wants his organization to be part of just Homowo festival without realizing that the council belongs to others who don't celebrate Homowo festival.
What about Akwasidae,Abokyire,Hogbetsotso,Kundum,Owdira,Yam festival and others,theirs are not important,why should a Christian organization be involved in such things officially,will his organization join performing in all the rituals too?
ELINAM 8 years ago
The beginning of a long journey is that first step. They now realized they can not throw the baby with the bath water. After realizing the damage they have done to our tradition by stripping it out of our lives and also reali ... read full comment
The beginning of a long journey is that first step. They now realized they can not throw the baby with the bath water. After realizing the damage they have done to our tradition by stripping it out of our lives and also realizing that they've achieved almost 90% of christian population but the people had become more corrupt and display the attitude of laziness and dishonesty, the only way for them is to find their way home and it's gonna take time.
The home base is 250,000 years of African social technology of family values that every other race had studied and found out that the African had been leading in this field way ahead of all, but due to laziness we rushed to adopt to European culture we had no clue about that it is ROOTED IN GREED AND SELFISHNESS, with the hope that Europe will help us develop, and in the heat of chasing a mirage, we got rid of everything African including our own names and food.
The fool is now waking up to the fact that strange foreign traditions will kill all of us if we do not find our way back home before dawn soon.
ELINAM 8 years ago
Do they now waking to the fact they can NOT throw the baby with bath water?
They've been complaining of how society is losing its moral value despite the fact 90% claimed they're christians, and I HAVE BEEN SAYING demonizing ... read full comment
Do they now waking to the fact they can NOT throw the baby with bath water?
They've been complaining of how society is losing its moral value despite the fact 90% claimed they're christians, and I HAVE BEEN SAYING demonizing tradition and stripping from our daily lives is the result of what we've become -grossly dishonest people and lazy people.
Akora 8 years ago
Nsem pii.
Nsem pii.
J0eY LOnD0N 8 years ago
Edeafour Ackah Philip wrote this article called 'The Joys of Onye S??mi'. What do you think?
“Onye s??mi” is such an enigmatic phrase. In its truest meaning it’s a vulgar insult directed at someone’s mother but actua ... read full comment
Edeafour Ackah Philip wrote this article called 'The Joys of Onye S??mi'. What do you think?
“Onye s??mi” is such an enigmatic phrase. In its truest meaning it’s a vulgar insult directed at someone’s mother but actually it’s so much more than that. I speak three Ghanaian languages and
each of them has tried to replicate it but none has achieved the same oomph or range of emotions of the original “Onye s??mi”.
The closest I can come to describing “Onye s??mi” for non-Ghanaians is that it falls somewhere between the N-word and the F-word but it has more flair and emotions than both words.
Having spent two years living in Kaneshie, a predominantly Ga community, I managed to get some understanding of this enigmatic phrase. However, I think no one who isn’t a Ga can fully
appreciate the joys of “Onye s??mi”.
I will attempt to catalogue some of the various situations in which “Onye s??mi” can be and has been used.
Onye S??mi Standing Ovation:
Every afternoon in Kaneshie, men of all ages would gather under trees to play Drought. Sometimes I would visit one of the game venues to enjoy the spectacle. Any time one player was
in a position to take three or more of his opponent’s pieces; he would alert the spectators and count aloud as he took the pieces. With each count, the spectators would shout “S??mi!” After
the pieces were taken and all the “S??mis” said, everyone would clap and start discussing how good the move was.
I also remember one time I was at video centre watching an FA Cup match between Arsenal and Aston Villa when Alexis Sanchez scored a really stunning goal. The goal led to a spontaneous
eruption of joyous “S??mis” and each time the goal was shown, the “S??mi” was longer and more dramatic.
I came to the conclusion that when it was used as a sign of admiration, the “Onye” was dropped and just the “S??mi” was enough.
Onye S??mi Salutations:
A stranger in Kaneshie or any Ga community for that matter could be forgiven for thinking “Onye s??mi” was some form of greeting. Every morning’s serenity was shattered by what
sounded like happy “Onye s??mis”. Friends shouting them at each other, irritated people shouting them at dawn preachers and random people just shouting them because they could.
Often, but not always, “Onye s??mi” is accompanied by a hand gesture that is sort of like a thumbs up sigh but with the thumb moving up and down. One thing you should know is that
you can’t go interfering in friendly “Onye s??mi”. If you are not friends, it is just a very offensive insult.
Onye S??mi Chain Reaction:
One thing I noticed about “Onye s??mi” is how one shout of it leads to many. Recently, I was in traffic on the N1 when two drivers got into some sort of misunderstanding. They suddenly stopped side by side with no regard for other road users
and started exchanging heated “Onye s??mis.” This led to other drivers becoming irritated and they too started shouting “Onye s??mi”. It was an Onye s??mi buffet interjected with load honking
and a few other choice swear words in other languages.
Qualified Onye S??mi:
Sometimes “Onye s??mi” is not enough and I would hear people add other words for impact. I remember hearing Onye s??mi kakalika (cockroach), Onye s??mi 2 by 4 (why 2 by 4 I will
never know), Onye s??mi chin gom (chewing gum) and a few other inexplicably qualified ones. I have no idea what informs these ones but I came to accept that no one but a Ga can really
appreciate the intricacies of “Onye s??mi”
Insulting Onye S??mi:
When used as an insult, the “s??mi” is often dropped and just the “Onye” is used. I never really got to fully understand the insult part. I remember a woman in the house I lived who
constantly insulted her son by saying “Onye s??mi”. It didn’t really make sense to me since she was the Onye in this case but as I said, only a true Ga can really appreciate the joys of Onye
s??mi.
Onye S??mi Chronicles:
I first clear funny “Onye s??mi” incident occurred when I was in class 5. Of course before then I myself had used it a few times but no of those were memorable.
I was in class 5 and I along with some kids were attending our first French class. We were learning to conjugate the verb “etre ”. The teacher called each of us to read what he had written and needless to say, we struggled.
One guy was called to read “nous sommes”. The poor guy, who already had problems reading in English, had no idea what to say. The teacher encouragingly helped by pronouncing the first word, “nous ”. The guy then confidently said “nous s??mi ”. This led to the class bursting into laughter which in turn made the teacher very angry.
In conclusion, you should know that “Onye s??mi” is not for everyone. Before you can trade friendly “Onye s??mi” with anyone, you should have previously established a relationship with the person. Anything apart from that and you can
expect a very angry reaction. Go ahead and enjoy your “Onye s??mi” but be circumspect and do it in moderation.
ps: Onye S?? mi is pronounced "Own yeah Sore- me
Ann 8 years ago
we had our culture before christian religion or any other religion
we had our culture before christian religion or any other religion
Pwallace 8 years ago
Useless comment.
Useless comment.
J0eY LOnD0N 8 years ago
Onye s??mi kakalika (cockroach), Onye s??mi 2 by 4 (why 2 by 4 I will
never know), Onye s??mi chin gom (chewing )
Insulting Onye S??mi: yaka gbomon
Onye s??mi kakalika (cockroach), Onye s??mi 2 by 4 (why 2 by 4 I will
never know), Onye s??mi chin gom (chewing )
Insulting Onye S??mi: yaka gbomon
Kpoo keke Raw M. 8 years ago
Peace be unto CCG and long live Homowo festival.
There should be no conflict between tradition and the christian religion.
Live and let's live " THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE"
Come again the charismatic churches.
Peace be unto CCG and long live Homowo festival.
There should be no conflict between tradition and the christian religion.
Live and let's live " THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE"
Come again the charismatic churches.
Ghanaman 8 years ago
The church in Ghana has finally succumbed to Paganism, as enshrined in Homowo! OMG, Christian Ghana has lost its way.
The church in Ghana has finally succumbed to Paganism, as enshrined in Homowo! OMG, Christian Ghana has lost its way.
ELINAM 8 years ago
The original christian church is what Ethiopians practice which is not different from what the Gaas do, it was Constantine who was JJC to the black spiritual experience who took on the faith and corrupted it so that his Roma ... read full comment
The original christian church is what Ethiopians practice which is not different from what the Gaas do, it was Constantine who was JJC to the black spiritual experience who took on the faith and corrupted it so that his Roman followers who worshiped pagan gods could accept it. Their greatest festival on the 25 December where all kinds of sexual orgies from pedophilia to homosexuality to bestiality were practiced were incorporated into the faith.
Grown male priests in company of young altar boys strongly came out from that despicable pagan culture.
Poor Ghanaman thought his so-called christianity is holy but lest he knew that it was raised up from a culture of rot,decay and deviance from the falling Roman pagan society some 1,700 years ago.
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Bob 8 years ago
Sorry CCG, your Pastor are leading to the wrong teachings I am sorry Men of God, teach your congregant the true words of God. Light and Darkness have nothing in common, also 1 Cor 15:33. Evil companionship corrupt Godly mamme ... read full comment
Sorry CCG, your Pastor are leading to the wrong teachings I am sorry Men of God, teach your congregant the true words of God. Light and Darkness have nothing in common, also 1 Cor 15:33. Evil companionship corrupt Godly mammer, CCG learn from the Lord Jesus Christ, are you tired of God's word. Sorry you are LOST big time.
Ase Ho 8 years ago
This strange.
This strange.
kwad 8 years ago
this is nonsense from the CCG.
this is nonsense from the CCG.
Napoleon,USA 8 years ago
Rev Frimpong should step down as secretary of Ghana Christian council.The next thing he would do, is to side with Gay rights.Please Rev, once again do your bible research very well, unless you want to tell me that you are An ... read full comment
Rev Frimpong should step down as secretary of Ghana Christian council.The next thing he would do, is to side with Gay rights.Please Rev, once again do your bible research very well, unless you want to tell me that you are Anti-Christ,cause darkness and light cannot be together.l believe they are going to call and uplift their gods very excited infront of you, and what would be your responds?
ELINAM 8 years ago
The African knew God long before Constantine created and put together your christianity. You talk about light but lacked the basic knowledge of how your so-called christianity was birthed at the council of Nicea in 330 AD.
I ... read full comment
The African knew God long before Constantine created and put together your christianity. You talk about light but lacked the basic knowledge of how your so-called christianity was birthed at the council of Nicea in 330 AD.
IGNORANT FOOL.
Kweku trouble 8 years ago
Why are you still in America where they have legalized gay marriage? Judging from what you said then America is in perpetual darkness, more than Dumsor. So you being light, and since darkness and light cannot be together, why ... read full comment
Why are you still in America where they have legalized gay marriage? Judging from what you said then America is in perpetual darkness, more than Dumsor. So you being light, and since darkness and light cannot be together, why are you being "together" ? Mean what you say and don't talk because you want to talk. Come to Ghana or shut up.
Sam 8 years ago
listen to dat. wat has light gotten to do wit darkness. wen will u continue to compromise. will moslem n ada cult even do dis? l hope it's not so.
listen to dat. wat has light gotten to do wit darkness. wen will u continue to compromise. will moslem n ada cult even do dis? l hope it's not so.
Sam 8 years ago
Ann, culture has notin to do with idolatory.
Ann, culture has notin to do with idolatory.
JAA 8 years ago
I like the Gas, they are a very great people. I have been acquainted with them since 1971, and they are some of the finest people I have ever met. God bless you folks and every blessing to you all on your imminent celebration ... read full comment
I like the Gas, they are a very great people. I have been acquainted with them since 1971, and they are some of the finest people I have ever met. God bless you folks and every blessing to you all on your imminent celebrations.
Pwallace 8 years ago
They come with the Bible and wipe out our culture. This is how it begins. Ask the native Indians of America who today are confined on reservations in a land they used to own! After all is the CCG not made of Christians some p ... read full comment
They come with the Bible and wipe out our culture. This is how it begins. Ask the native Indians of America who today are confined on reservations in a land they used to own! After all is the CCG not made of Christians some probably belonging to to the GTC. Why all these different grouping of one celebration. Why not Afahye or Hogbetsotso. Look at our present outdooring (baby naming ceremony) it is so "Christianize" one actually wonders its origin. And the GTC just sits. I like change but changes that in my opinion will be detrimental to us as a people should not be contemplated. Homowo has exited for a long time as is please let it be.
AHMED 8 years ago
Lets read our Bible well oh this guys are dedicating us ignorantly en-mass to the devil and idolatry. The world is soon coming to an end folk. Which way! Heaven or Hell. Watch very well Church leaders of late and their actio ... read full comment
Lets read our Bible well oh this guys are dedicating us ignorantly en-mass to the devil and idolatry. The world is soon coming to an end folk. Which way! Heaven or Hell. Watch very well Church leaders of late and their actions. Don't follow any Osofo or the traditions of men calling it. Church, it might too late for you. Repent!
what has become of the CCG? sounds like they are trying too hard to please everyone!! this is soooo unnecessary considering that most Christians participate in this anyway.
The Christian Council that some of us used to respect is becoming a useless organization.
We have so many festivals in the country which they don't declare officially to be celebrating but for some stupid reason this Opun ...
read full comment
The beginning of a long journey is that first step. They now realized they can not throw the baby with the bath water. After realizing the damage they have done to our tradition by stripping it out of our lives and also reali ...
read full comment
Do they now waking to the fact they can NOT throw the baby with bath water?
They've been complaining of how society is losing its moral value despite the fact 90% claimed they're christians, and I HAVE BEEN SAYING demonizing ...
read full comment
Nsem pii.
Edeafour Ackah Philip wrote this article called 'The Joys of Onye S??mi'. What do you think?
“Onye s??mi” is such an enigmatic phrase. In its truest meaning it’s a vulgar insult directed at someone’s mother but actua ...
read full comment
we had our culture before christian religion or any other religion
Useless comment.
Onye s??mi kakalika (cockroach), Onye s??mi 2 by 4 (why 2 by 4 I will
never know), Onye s??mi chin gom (chewing )
Insulting Onye S??mi: yaka gbomon
Peace be unto CCG and long live Homowo festival.
There should be no conflict between tradition and the christian religion.
Live and let's live " THAT THEY ALL MAY BE ONE"
Come again the charismatic churches.
The church in Ghana has finally succumbed to Paganism, as enshrined in Homowo! OMG, Christian Ghana has lost its way.
The original christian church is what Ethiopians practice which is not different from what the Gaas do, it was Constantine who was JJC to the black spiritual experience who took on the faith and corrupted it so that his Roma ...
read full comment
Want money? Need it now? If you just had a bit of extra money, life would be easier. Now you can get powerful money spells using MAMA SAUDA spell casting energy that will take you there. Money spells will help you get, be gi ...
read full comment
Sorry CCG, your Pastor are leading to the wrong teachings I am sorry Men of God, teach your congregant the true words of God. Light and Darkness have nothing in common, also 1 Cor 15:33. Evil companionship corrupt Godly mamme ...
read full comment
This strange.
this is nonsense from the CCG.
Rev Frimpong should step down as secretary of Ghana Christian council.The next thing he would do, is to side with Gay rights.Please Rev, once again do your bible research very well, unless you want to tell me that you are An ...
read full comment
The African knew God long before Constantine created and put together your christianity. You talk about light but lacked the basic knowledge of how your so-called christianity was birthed at the council of Nicea in 330 AD.
I ...
read full comment
Why are you still in America where they have legalized gay marriage? Judging from what you said then America is in perpetual darkness, more than Dumsor. So you being light, and since darkness and light cannot be together, why ...
read full comment
listen to dat. wat has light gotten to do wit darkness. wen will u continue to compromise. will moslem n ada cult even do dis? l hope it's not so.
Ann, culture has notin to do with idolatory.
I like the Gas, they are a very great people. I have been acquainted with them since 1971, and they are some of the finest people I have ever met. God bless you folks and every blessing to you all on your imminent celebration ...
read full comment
They come with the Bible and wipe out our culture. This is how it begins. Ask the native Indians of America who today are confined on reservations in a land they used to own! After all is the CCG not made of Christians some p ...
read full comment
Lets read our Bible well oh this guys are dedicating us ignorantly en-mass to the devil and idolatry. The world is soon coming to an end folk. Which way! Heaven or Hell. Watch very well Church leaders of late and their actio ...
read full comment