Nana Asaase
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Philip Boakye Dua Oyinka, popularly known as Nana Asaase[1] is a poet,[2][3] literary coach and writer.[4][5] He is also a member of the National Folklore Board.[6] He was born on 12 December and comes from Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Nana Asaase, a name which means "King of the Earth" in the Akan dialect Twi, was conferred on him by his grandmother.[1] He blends English with Twi.
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Born | Philip Boakye Dua Oyinka Koforidua, Ghana |
Nationality | Ghanaian |
Education | University of Ghana |
Alma mater | St. Augustine's College (Cape Coast) |
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