An Analysis of Ephraim Amu’s Yℇn Ara Asase Ni to Address Environmental Crisis in the Ghanaian Context

This research analysed the cultural, religious and environmental importance of the renowned composition of the first stanza of Owura Ephraim Amu, Yɛn Ara Asase Ni (This is Our Own Land), in the contemporary Ghanaian setting. The objective was to examine how Amu’s song, grounded in African theology and nationalism, expresses a vision of communal stewardship of land that remains vital in the face of the growing environmental crisis in Ghana. The study utilised a thematic analysis of the lyrics ...