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Afenyo-Markin Attributes Ghana’s Name to JB Danquah Amidst Historical Debate

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 - by Ravi Patel - Leave a Comment

Member of Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin claims that Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah coined the name “Ghana” based on his research connecting the Gold Coast to the ancient Ghana Empire. This statement …

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The Naming of Ghana: Afenyo-Markin’s Claims and Historical Controversy

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 - by Liam O'Sullivan - Leave a Comment

Afenyo-Markin claims that Dr. J.B. Danquah was pivotal in naming Ghana, asserting it derived from his historical research. However, historians like Yaw Anokye Frimpong refute this assertion, stating the name …