2007-01-24 18:48:56 · 2 answers · asked by miacrk 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
The people of Ghana are extremely proud of Annan and regard him as their hero. Whenever he visits his homeland he is mobbed by fans who respectfully call him "Father." Ghanaian leaders also hold Annan in high regard. The Asante King has even given him a title usually limited to kings -- "Busumuru,"
meaning
"wise advisor."
Annan has also been asked to serve as paramount chief of the Akwamu region in eastern Ghana (which he declined).
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2007-01-25 00:29:31 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Kofi Annan was born in the city of Kumasi in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
The Ashanti awarded him the title of 'Busumuru' for services to humanity and his role in promoting world peace.
The honour signifies "a most respected and admired person who is reliable and ever dependable and prepared to offer his wisdom and knowledge to the needy."
2007-01-25 08:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋