The Okyeman DFW Association is a vibrant Ghanaian association located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We are a proud member of the Council of Ghanaian Associations (COGA), and for over five years, we’ve been committed to fostering a strong sense of community among Ghanaians in the DFW area.

The organization is established within the meaning of IRS Publication 557 Section 501(c)(3) Organization of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The basic objectives of Okyeman Association of DFW shall include empowering each member through our shared interest and the unity derived from our common bond of friendship, and by so doing present a common front in our adopted country, The United States of America, to the benefit of those who are less fortunate whether in our adopted country or in our homeland Ghana.  The Organization recognizes the power in numbers especially when harnessed and directed towards assisting members in time of need. As a non-profit association our activities shall not be limited to:

1. Assisting Health facilities in our homeland Ghana.
2. Assisting Education in Ghana.
3. Volunteering at least once a year to feed the homeless at a shelter in our adopted Country USA.
4. Communicating, cooperating, or collaborating with other similarly situated lawful associations that share our goals and aspirations.
5. To provide a platform for the promotion of information relating to the social and economic welfare of members in accordance with the philosophies enshrined in the preamble.
6. To promote solidarity among members and offer support and counseling assistance in crisis such as accidents, illness, death etc.

The name Okyeman Association of DFW was adopted to represent the three Akyem Kingdoms in Ghana, namely Abuakwa, Kotoku and Bosume. Okyeman is a traditional area in the Eastern Region of Ghana and its inhabitants, the Akyems were the first Akan tribes in Ghana to have migrated southwards after the fall of the Songhai Empire in West Africa. The Akyem states in Okyeman traditional area consists of the three main independent states of Abuakwa, Kotoku and Bosome in the Eastern Region of Ghana with common language, culture, customs, norms and historical background.

Abuakwa is the largest of the three Akyem Kingdoms in terms of land-size, population and natural resources, followed by Kotoku and then Bosome, being the smallest of the three Kingdoms. The capital towns of the three Kingdoms are Kyebi, Oda and Swedru for Abuakwa, Kotoku and Bosome respectively. The current paramount Kings for the three Kingdoms are Osagyefo Nana Amoatia Ofori Panin II, the Okyenhene of Abuakwa, Oseadeeyo Frempong Manso IV, Kotokuhene of Kotoku and Nana Oware Agyekum II, Bosomehene of Bosome.

The Founding Members, Directors and Officers of the Okyeman Union are Mr. Stephen Twumasi, Mr. Kenny Kwarteng, Mrs. Rose Twumasi, Mrs. Mary Kwarteng, Mrs. Doris Boadi, Mrs. Tina Okoh and many others.

The Okyeman Association is dedicated to giving back to our community, both locally and abroad. We actively participate in fundraising initiatives, such as those that support the Kyebi Apapam community clinic.

We welcome all Ghanaians in the DFW area to join us! Together, we can continue to strengthen our community and celebrate the rich Ghanaian culture.

The Okyeman Association of DFW brings Ghanaians together in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. We celebrate our heritage and empower our community through events, connections, and support.