I was concerned with the analysis of word meanings and relations between them. All quotes in the English Language had to be translated to Twi to mean… - Nana Anima Wiafe-Akenten

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I was concerned with the analysis of word meanings and relations between them. All quotes in the English Language had to be translated to Twi to mean exactly what the quote means. Even if it is a terminology in English, you have to get the exact Akan word, not just nearest in meaning.

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About Nana Anima Wiafe-Akenten

Nana Anima Wiafe-Akenten is a Ghanaian media practitioner and the former Head of the Akan-Nzema Department of the College of Languages Education, Ajumako Campus of the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana. She is the first person to receive a doctorate degree in the Twi language, one of the varieties of Akan.

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Alternative Names: Dr. Nana Anima Wiafe-Akenten
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