Akan language

Akan is a language spoken by the Akan people primarily in Ghana and Ivory Coast. It belongs to the Kwa language group within the Niger-Congo language family. Akan includes several dialects, such as Twi and Fante, which are mutually intelligible. The language is rich in proverbs, oral literature, and tonal pronunciation, meaning pitch can change word meanings. Akan plays a vital cultural role, serving as a medium for communication, tradition, and identity among the Akan community. It is also used in education, media, and official settings in regions where the Akan people reside.