Inside Cape Coast

  Asafo  are traditional warrior groups in Akan culture. The word derives from  sa , meaning "war", and  fo , meaning "people". The traditional role of the Asafo companies was defence of the state. The 7 Asafo Companies of Cape Coast ; No. 1 Bentsir Company dressed in red attire trimmed with black takes the lead; the Company is further distinguished by its major emblem which is the grapnel. No.2 Anaafo Company follows wearing white costumes with blue trimmings – the company is led by three or four persons swinging long iron hooks; this is one of the main emblems. No.3 Nstin Company dressed in green edges with black trims, there is intermitted ringing of a bell; this is one of their major emblems. No.4 Nkum Company wears following in bright yellow costume having the sounding of bugle call as the main emblem. No. 5 Nkum Brofomba Company who wear light green costumes, one of their major emblems is two cannons. No. 6 Akrampafo Company follow who wear the nat