ohenemaan
ohenemaan is a term of Akan origin, primarily from Ghana, that refers to a queen mother or a woman of high status within a royal or chieftaincy lineage. The term is a compound word, with "Ohene" meaning king and "emaan" relating to mother or matriarch. Therefore, ohenemaan literally translates to "king's mother" or "mother of the kingdom," signifying her maternal connection and influence over the royal house or community.
Historically and culturally, the ohenemaan holds significant power and authority. She is not merely a ceremonial