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I tried for a long time to get access to film at one of the mostly Christian prayer camps near Akkra, but was told this wasn't possible.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2015

The people of Akkra planted the stock against their hips, shut both eyes and fired; they would not take aim, because it was their opinion that it brought certain death to see a falling enemy.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 by Various

Here is one that belongs to the Akwapim country, which lies north of Akkra, and is tributary to Ashantee.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 65, March, 1863 by Various