Akan languages

Akan languages are a group of related West African languages spoken primarily in Ghana and Ivory Coast, with the most prominent being Twi and Fante. These languages belong to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo language family and share similar structures, vocabulary, and cultural ties. Akan speakers have rich oral traditions, including storytelling and music. The languages are tonal, meaning pitch affects meaning, and they use unique written scripts with special characters. Akan languages play a vital role in cultural identity, communication, and social life within their communities.