Mankessim is the traditional paramouncy for all the Fante-speaking
people and is linked to the Nananom Pow (sacred grove) near Obidan. It
has a market that attracts traders from Akanland and beyond. The village
has a traditional security and militia organization, the Asafo
companies, that has been in existence for many years. It has a number of
cultural performing groups that helps to preserve and promote its rich
cultural heritage. These group also cater for both local and foreign
audience. It is also a home to a single community of mobile discos,
popularly known as "spinners" in Akanland with the largest number of
groups in Central region.
The queenmother of Mankessim is called Nana Ama Amissah III, her predecessor was Nana Araba Otua II.
On
August 26, 2012 the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community build a new university
in the town named as " Jamia Ahmadiyya International" The International
Ahmadiyya University of theology and scholastic sciences. Mr. Fareed
Ahmad Naveed has been appointed as the first Principal of the University
