In a groundbreaking revelation that’s sending waves across social media, a Ghanaian tour guide has spilled the beans on the hidden origins of some U.S. states and Jamaica, leaving us questioning everything we thought we knew.
During a recent tour, the guide, Nii-Aquaye, unveiled the sensational claim that Kentucky State was not always known by its current name. No, no, it was apparently once the royal playground of a Ga King called Nii Tackie, from whom slaves were taken from to US soil.
The ingenious plan, according to Nii-Aquaye was to avoid the slaves getting lost in the American wilderness, so wherever they settled, they had to name the town after King Nii Tackie, as the source of their identity. Hence, Kentucky [King Tackie] – because, well, why not?
“The actual name of Kentucky State is Nii Tackie. Nii Tackie was the king of Accra who was vibing with the slave masters. So the slaves that they bought from Nii Tackie’s hands to the state, for them not to get lost of their root, they have to make sure wherever the slaves settled they used that King’s name to name the town, Kentucky,” he passionately explained.
But the plot thickens. He explained what the names Nii and Naa means in Ga.
“When you come to this community, it is whereby you gonna hear the name Nii and Naa. Nii means King and Naa means Queen.” Move over, Buckingham Palace; Ghana’s got a royal lineage going strong! And as for Virginia State, they’ve got Jamestown, which, you guessed it, was the handiwork of Ga slaves.
Oh, but we can’t forget the Ashantis, who landed in Jamaica, giving the world the name “Jamaica.” According to Nii-Aquaye, in Ashanti language, it’s ‘Gya ma yaka,’ meaning, “we are stuck on this land, we can no longer go back to Africa.” Well, Jamaica, consider yourself officially decoded.
This revelation has left many scratching their heads, others reaching for their history books, and some just laughing hysterically at the sheer ‘audacity’ of it all. The guide, Nii-Aquaye has taken the Ghana-U.S. tourism game to a whole new level, leaving us wondering: what other secrets lie beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary places?
So, next time you’re touring a historical site, remember – there’s always room for a bit of mystery, a dash of humour, and a side of Ghanaian flair. Stay tuned as The Maestro, Nii-Aquaye promises more mind-bending insights into the hidden connections between Ghana and the rest of the world.