The Ga-Dangme Of Ghana revere their ancestor-king Abiasuma King Tackie Tawiah I immensely.

King Tawiah I was the Overlord of the Ga people Of Ghana, who reigned during the Golden years' of Accra (1862-1902) and still acclaimed as the most illustrious progressive and enterprising to all the Ga kings (Ayittey, 2006). seen as a fulcrum figure to the modern history Of the Ga-Dangme and a stalwart whose reign saw the establishment of Accra as the capital of Ghana.

His era saw countless young artisans, including Tetteh Quarshie who later brought viable Cocoa(from Equitorial guinea) into the Gold Coast . After the Dutch and the Swiss his reign also witnessed the translation of the Bible into Ga in 1865.

He identified himself with his people as well as  relentlessly  protected and upheld GaDangme Customs and traditions. He was also enlightened and enough to abolish obnoxious Customs.

The King was also a warrior and was involved in the Anlo Wars of 1860  For his long reign he gained the title •Abiasuma•, Which means the • King Still Reigns.•

Tawiah I was born 1817 into Ga royal family of teiko tsuru we at Kinka.