Return of the African-American [Paperback]

Curtis Morrow (Author), Curtis J. "Kojo" Morrow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999

This book presents the true-life adventures of an African-American returning to live in Africa. Curtis Morrow 'Kojo-Achampong', lived eleven years in several African countries, both in cities and in the bush. He lived by his wits and by designing and selling jewellery among other things. He was adopted by the tribe of his ancestors (the Ashanti of Ghana West-Africa). The reader sees and feels the villages of Africa as 'Kojo-Achampong' learns tribal customs, drinks palm wine and masters the art of designing jewellery. Above all, a spirit and sense of loyalty, pride and independence of the people permeate this moving account.

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Curtis J 'Kojo' Morrow

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Kroshka Books (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560727179
• ISBN-13: 978-1560727170
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,229,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Sankofa/Ghana,1965 until 1976, January 21, 2000

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This review is from: Return of the African-American (Paperback)

Return of the African American

by Curtis J, "Kojo" Morrow "My Sankofa"

I am the Author, and one of the early pioneers that helped in the reestablishing of relationship between/with, Africans, African Americans,, at ground-level... My journey (SANKOFA) begins with my introduction to nationalism in New York during the cultural revolution of the early 1960's. Disillusioned with the social and political situation that prevailed at that time, I moved to Accra, Ghana with less than $300.00 and a vow to make a new home for myself. It concentrates on my eleven years (1965 to 1976) living, working and traveling in Ghana, Togo and the Ivory Coast. I details my training by some of West Africans most gifted and master carvers. While there (1966) I was adopted by an Ashanti-Paramount Chief, Nana Kwaku Duah, and bestowed the tribal name of "Achampong". and thereafter called, "Kojo Achampong" It was a rich journey through the languages, foods and customs of my people. A story which not only have historical significance, but one I feel would be of special interest to American Blacks, and other minorities in seeking out their heritage.

Since returning to America I have practiced the jewelry making craftsmanship, acquired in Africa... I also feel that every American of African descent, should make it a point to visit the land of their ancestors at least onces during their life. If in any way possible.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ...love for self and kind!, June 24, 2002

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Karima Amin (Buffalo, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Return of the African-American (Paperback)

It was Marcus Garvey who spoke and wrote so eloquently about "love for self and kind." Bro. Kojo, your book, too, is an eloquent treatise that speaks of "love for self and kind."

First, we read about the love you had to have for yourself,-- enough to leave your immediate family and the comforts of home to embrace new experiences in a distant land. Then we are introduced to your love for your motherland, Africa, which is apparent when your observations and insights allow us to see, touch, taste, ear, smell, and feel all that you witnessed. Finally, love for black people is clearly evident, when you allow us to walk in your shoes and share your dreams.

Although I view this as a text that projects "love for self and kind," I see it as book that I would recommend to anyone who has ever wondered, "Who am I and where do I come from?". RETURN OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN grabbed my attention from the very beginning and held me, enraptured, long after I had read the last word.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Going along on the journey, January 3, 2001

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AfroAmericanHeritage (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Return of the African-American (Paperback)

Reading this book you will feel very present with the places and people Kojo adopts (and is adopted by) in his 11 years of traveling and living in West Africa. His writing is very immediate, intimate and personal, his observations keen and full of insight.