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Pre-colonial Akan polity in modern day Ghana
The Bono State (or Bonoman) was an early Akan polity located in what is today the Bono Region and Bono East Region of Ghana. Archaeological and oral evidence
Bono_State
Irish musician and activist (born 1960)
Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by the nickname Bono (/ˈbɒnoʊ/ BON-oh), is an Irish singer-songwriter and activist. He is a founding member
Bono
American singer, record producer, comedian, actor, and politician (1935–1998)
Salvatore Phillip "Sonny" Bono (/ˈboʊnoʊ/ BOH-noh; February 16, 1935 – January 5, 1998) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and
Sonny_Bono
Ethnic group in Ghana and Ivory Coast
matrilineal Akan groups. According to Takyiman traditions, the Bono were the first Akan to develop a state, and other Akan states are believed to have emerged later
Bono_people
Town in Bono East Region, Ghana
capital of the Bono state from the 11th century to 1723. Bono Manso flourished into a prominent and cosmopolitan centre of trade to the Bono state, attracting
Bono_Manso
Topics referred to by the same term
Brong-Ahafo (Bono, Bono East and Ahafo) region of Ghana Bono Manso, capital of the Bono state Alain Bono (born 1983), Cameroonian football player Alex Bono (born
Bono_(disambiguation)
American politician and lobbyist (born 1961)
Mary Bono Oswald (née Whitaker and formerly Mary Bono Mack, born October 24, 1961) is an American politician, businesswoman and lobbyist who represented
Mary_Bono
American wrestler and coach (born 1974)
champion at Iowa State. Bono would later become a collegiate wrestling head coach, where he is the current head wrestling coach at Wisconsin. Bono was born in
Chris_Bono
Akan state of Bono-Tekyiman List of Rulers of the Akan state of Bono-Tekyiman outlines the traditional succession of kings and queenmothers of the Bono people
List of rulers of the Akan state of Bono-Tekyiman
List_of_rulers_of_the_Akan_state_of_Bono-Tekyiman
Westernmost region of the African continent
Kingdom of Nri, which helped birth the arts and customs of the Igbo people, Bono State in the 11th century, which gave birth to the numerous Akan States, while
West_Africa
Ashanti, Akwamu, Akyem, Fante state and others are thought to possibly have roots in the original Bono state settlement at Bono Manso. The Ashanti kingdom's
History_of_Ghana
Ethnic group in West Africa
include: the Adanse, Agona, Akuapem, Akwamu, Akyem, Anyi, Asante, Baoulé, Bono, Chakosi, Fante, Kwahu, Sefwi, Wassa, Ahanta, Denkyira and Nzema, among others
Akan_people
Pre-colonial Fante coastal polities and later confederation
Thirty City-State Cultures: An Investigation". In Mogens Herman Hansen (ed.). City-State Culture on the Gold Coast: The Fante City-State Federation in
Fante_Confederacy
Professional work undertaken voluntarily and without payment
Pro bono publico (English: 'for the public good'), usually shortened to pro bono, is a Latin phrase for professional work undertaken voluntarily and without
Pro_bono
History of Ghana from the Paleolithic era until British colonization
to oral accounts, the Denkyira state was formed by migrants from the Bono state after its collapse. Initially, the state was a vassal to Adanse, but it
Early_history_of_Ghana
Historical region of West Africa
gold per year from trade with the Akan people who lived in this region. Bono Manso was one of the earliest cities on the Gold Coast, predating European
Gold_Coast_(region)
1983 studio album by U2
stems from the band's perception of the world at the time; lead vocalist Bono stated that "war seemed to be the motif for 1982." Recorded from September to
War_(U2_album)
Historical city in Ghana (~13th-19th c.)
also known historically as Nsoko or Insoco, was a city located in the Bono state of Ghana, located just south of its successor community, Hani. Begho was
Begho
Precolonial African kingdoms
Kingdom of Zimbabwe, Songhai Empire, the Garamantes the Empire of Ghana, Bono state, Harla Kingdom, Kingdom of Benin, Ife Empire and Oyo Empire. The Ife Empire
Classical African civilization
Classical_African_civilization
Irish activist and businesswoman
activist and businesswoman. She is married to musician Paul Hewson, known as Bono, from the rock band U2. Raised in Raheny, she met her future husband at age
Ali_Hewson
American soccer player (born 1963)
Soccer Alliance. Bono graduated from Frankford High School, where he was a 1979 First-Team and 1980 Second-Team All-State soccer player. Bono then attended
Tony_Bono
Ethnic group in West Africa
operating out of Jenne, controlling the gold trade between Jenne and the Bono State goldfields. The first Wangara commercial expansion came between the 9th-11th
Wangara_people
City in Bono East Region, Ghana
1740 and officially established as the Bono-Tekyiman state in the 1940s, after the Bono state's capital Bono Manso was taken over in 1723 by the Asante
Techiman
Topics referred to by the same term
Bono may refer to places in the U.S. state of Indiana: Bono, Lawrence County, Indiana Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana Bono, Vermillion County,
Bono,_Indiana
British Crown Colony from 1902 until 1957
Gold Coast Bonos (Bono state) Fantes (Mankessim Kingdom) Ashantis (Ashanti Empire) Dagombas (Kingdom of Dagbon) Danes (Danish Gold Coast) Dutch (Dutch
Ashanti_(Crown_Colony)
Biogeographical region in Africa
Sahelian states were hindered from expanding into the north Akan state of the Bono state and Yoruba peoples, as mounted warriors were ineffective in the
Sahel
American soccer player (born 1994)
recruit in the state of New York, and the 51st highest prospect of his graduating high school class. Joining Syracuse University, Bono became the immediate
Alex_Bono
Italian general and fascist activist (1866–1944)
Emilio De Bono (19 March 1866 – 11 January 1944) was an Italian general, fascist activist, marshal, war criminal, and member of the Fascist Grand Council
Emilio_De_Bono
Canadian actress
teens to discuss her portrayal and to help her understanding the role. Bono stated that Todosey's character was "spot on" in the experiences of transgender
Jordan_Todosey
Irish actress (born 1991)
1991) is an Irish actress. A daughter of activist Ali Hewson and singer Bono, she had her first major role in the 2011 drama film This Must Be the Place
Eve_Hewson
Advocate from Rajasthan, India
progress and unable to afford legal fees. Solanki took on the case pro bono, stating he was fighting for truth and justice rather than money. Throughout
P._C._Solanki
Country in West Africa
times by a number of ancient predominantly Akan kingdoms, foremost the Bono state, including the inland Empire of Ashanti and various Fante states along
Outline_of_Ghana
Museum in Accra, Ghana
v t e Ghana articles History Timeline Early history Bono State Ashanti Empire Gold Coast First Republic (1960–1966) National Liberation Council Kofi Busia
National_Museum_of_Ghana
Chadian political figure
Outel Bono (Fort Archambauld, 8 December 1934 – Paris, 26 August 1973) was a Chadian medical doctor and politician. Inspired by Marxist and anti-colonialist
Outel_Bono
Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
Bono is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Texas, United States. Located on Farm to Market Road 2331 in the southwestern portion of the county
Bono,_Texas
was often combined with capital punishment. Many nations such as the Bono State, Ashanti of present-day Ghana and the Yoruba of present-day Nigeria were
Slavery_in_Africa
Medieval and early modern history of the African region
settling in the Sahel. By the 12th century, the Akan Kingdom of Bonoman (Bono State) was established. During the 13th century, when the gold mines in modern-day
Medieval and early modern Africa
Medieval_and_early_modern_Africa
Ghanaian abstract strategy game
but it is widely believed to be of Ashanti origin. Played in the Bono Region, Bono East Region, Ahafo Region, Central Region, Western Region, Eastern
Oware
American-born Japanese sumo wrestler (1969–2024)
against Arma & Geddon, Bono had a strange dream and transformed into The Great Bono, his last stage of maturity. After The Great Bono defeated their opponents
Akebono_Tarō
United States copyright law
The Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act – also known as the Copyright Term Extension Act, Sonny Bono Act, or (derisively) the Mickey Mouse Protection
Copyright_Term_Extension_Act
City in Arkansas, United States
Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bono's most prominent landmarks are the Bono Bridge and the Bono Cemetery. Prior to European American settlement
Bono,_Arkansas
Akan god of the river and thunder
commonly as Kora, Ta Akora, Tano Kora and/or Tano Akora in the Techiman-Bono area. The name Ta Kora most likely means the “immense father' as “kora” means
Tano_(Ta_Kora)
People of Ghana
independence from British colonial rule in 1957, and renamed their sovereign state "Ghana (Warrior King)" because the various Ghanaian kingdoms were a warrior-based
Ghanaians
American punk rock singer (1951–2001)
when he died. In an interview in 2014 for Radio 538, U2 lead singer Bono stated that Joey Ramone's family had told him this; later, Joey's friend Andy
Joey_Ramone
Kingdoms and empires centered in the Sahel
1235, the Mali Empire rose to dominate the region, which traded with Bono state at the far south. Located on the Niger River to the west of Ghana in what
Sahelian_kingdoms
2026 film by Steven Spielberg
2026). "Eve Hewson on Spielberg, 'Disclosure Day', and Growing Up with Bono". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 20, 2026. Retrieved
Disclosure_Day
West Nigeria Kingdom of Bonny Kingdom 1759–present Africa: West Nigeria Bono state Kingdom 11th–20th century Africa: West Nigeria Dassa Kingdom 1660–present
List of political entities in the 19th century
List_of_political_entities_in_the_19th_century
Swedish colony in present-day Ghana
Gold Coast Bonos (Bono state) Fantes (Mankessim Kingdom) Ashantis (Ashanti Empire) Dagombas (Kingdom of Dagbon) Danes (Danish Gold Coast) Dutch (Dutch
Swedish_Gold_Coast
1993 single by U2
guitarist The Edge named it the best track on the album, while lead singer Bono stated that it was one of their best creations. The earliest incarnation of
Stay_(Faraway,_So_Close!)
American singer (1958–2009)
McCormick, Neil (June 30, 2009). "Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen & Bono". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on July 3, 2009. Retrieved
Michael_Jackson
Former state in present-day Ghana
with its early settlers first establishing themselves near Nkyiraa in the Bono area before moving southward into the Adanse region. During its formative
Kingdom_of_Denkyira
v t e Ghana articles History Timeline Early history Bono State Ashanti Empire Gold Coast First Republic (1960–1966) National Liberation Council Kofi Busia
Tourism_in_Ghana
Topics referred to by the same term
of Diyarbakır Province Hani, Ghana, a town in Tain District, Bono Region; see Bono state Hani (god), a minor god of the Babylonians and Akkadians Hani
Hani
American physician and naval officer
Raquel Cruz Bono is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy, and the former director of the Defense Health Agency. She is Chief Health Officer
Raquel_C._Bono
Archaeology conducted in Africa
including Ife, the Kingdom of Benin, Igbo Ukwu, Djenné-Djenno, Ghana Empire, Bono State and the Ashanti Empire. Bantu peoples in southern Africa built the impressive
African_archaeology
Song by Kendrick Lamar featuring U2
Mike Will Made It, DJ Dahi, Mark Spears a.k.a. Sounwave, Anthony Tiffith, Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., and produced by Mike Will
XXX_(Kendrick_Lamar_song)
German AI researcher and asset manager
Atlantis (journal). "Post Script: Patrick Collison the Swiss dictator; McKillen-Bono whiskey lands ex-Bank of Ireland governor". www.businesspost.ie. Retrieved
Leopold_Aschenbrenner
American singer and actress (born 1946)
Dua Lipa. In May 2024, Cher won a legal dispute against Mary Bono, the widow of Sonny Bono, over royalties from her recordings with him. Under a 1978 divorce
Cher
Irish rock band
U2 are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976. The group comprises Bono (lead vocals), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton
U2
Villages in Bauchi State, Nigeria
This is a list of villages and settlements in Bauchi State, Nigeria organised by local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes also
List of villages in Bauchi State
List_of_villages_in_Bauchi_State
1993 song by U2
1982 film Blade Runner. With "Zooropa" as the album's opening song, Bono stated that he wanted the album's music to be like "legal drugs" that would
Zooropa_(song)
How Ghana is ranked internationally
way they please, and that freedom is both protected by the state and unconstrained by the state. "Table 1: Global Competitiveness Index rankings and 2005
International rankings of Ghana
International_rankings_of_Ghana
2009–11 concert tour by U2
Bono stated that the setlist was divided into two acts and a coda. The first half, from "Breathe" to "Vertigo", focused on the personal, where Bono "envisages
U2_360°_Tour
English rock band
of U2 – who would soon be regarded as the biggest band in the world – Bono stated, "It was a very big moment, like passing a torch." In July, the trio
The_Police
Former apartment buildings in Dublin, Ireland
29 "'I am partly that because of the way I grew up in Finglas' [...] Bono stated 'when we moved to Cedarwood Road everyone was saying we lived in Ballymun
Ballymun_Flats
1988 studio/live album and documentary film by U2
B. King and working on demos for the follow-up album Achtung Baby), Bono stated, "making movies: that's the nonsense of rock & roll", which Rolling Stone
Rattle_and_Hum
Early West African complex
Africa, from pastoralism to sedentism in West Africa, specifically in the Bono East region of Ghana, eastern Ivory Coast, and Togo. The Kintampo complex
Kintampo_Complex
Canadian sports romance television series
Archived from the original on December 21, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025. Bono-Smith, Rianna de (December 21, 2025). "Heated Rivalry Officially Has One
Heated_Rivalry
2009 studio album by U2
2009, Bono stated that by the end of the year, U2 would release an album consisting of unused material from the No Line on the Horizon sessions. Bono labelled
No_Line_on_the_Horizon
Region of Ghana
The Bono East region of Ghana is a new region carved out of the Brong Ahafo region. The capital of the new region is Techiman. This creation of this new
Bono_East_Region
Ayutthaya Kingdom Bajhang Bastar – Bastar State Benin – Benin Empire Bhutan – Kingdom of Bhutan Bono – Bono state Brunei – Sultanate of Brunei Bukhara
List of sovereign states in the 1640s
List_of_sovereign_states_in_the_1640s
Regions south of the Sahara
in the world. In the forest zone, several states and empires such as Bono State, Akwamu and others emerged. The Ashanti Empire arose in the 18th century
Sub-Saharan_Africa
American political party
firm". Politico. Retrieved August 24, 2025. From tariff carveouts to pro bono legal work from white-shoe law firms, Trump is exerting power over U.S. businesses
Republican Party (United States)
Republican_Party_(United_States)
Second Lady of the United States since 2025
Information Access Clinic, the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, and the Pro Bono Network. Her husband has called her "brilliant" and "way more accomplished
Usha_Vance
Dutch possession in Western Africa between 1598 and 1872
African powers seeking to recruit Europeans as mercenaries in their inter-state wars, or as diplomats to resolve conflicts. Another way conflicts with the
Dutch_Gold_Coast
Latin maxim
Ex aequo et bono (Latin for "according to the right and good" or "from equity and conscience") is a Latin phrase that is used as a legal term of art. In
Ex_aequo_et_bono
British colony in Africa from 1821 to 1957
slave trade. During most of the 19th century, Asante, the most powerful state of the Akan interior, sought to expand its rule and to promote and protect
Gold_Coast_(British_colony)
Prussian colony located in modern Ghana, 1683–1721
der Menden Prussia was the last major European power, and first German state, to enter transatlantic trade. It was relatively isolated from major European
Brandenburger_Gold_Coast
Title of the supreme traditional ruler
2022-08-25. "Okudzeto, 13 others appointed by Akufo-Addo to Council of State". GhanaWeb. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 2017-12-13. "Dormaahene celebrates
Omanhene
2023 album by U2
and Interscope Records. Largely the effort of the Edge and lead vocalist Bono, the album comprises re-recorded and reinterpreted versions of 40 songs from
Songs_of_Surrender
1991 single by U2
aphorisms that Bono collected during the album's recording. The song and its video were also a showcase for "The Fly", a persona that Bono adopted for the
The_Fly_(U2_song)
American court case alleging demonic possession
convicted of first-degree manslaughter for the killing of his landlord, Alan Bono. According to testimony by the Glatzel family, 12-year-old David Glatzel
Trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson
Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson
suffragist Mary H. Boergers (born 1946), American politician and educator Mary Bono (born 1961), American politician, businesswoman, and lobbyist Mary B. Boren
List of people with given name Mary
List_of_people_with_given_name_Mary
Musical by Bono and the Edge
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is a musical with music and lyrics by Bono and the Edge of Irish rock band U2 and a book by Julie Taymor, Glen Berger, and
Spider-Man:_Turn_Off_the_Dark
American musician (born 1976)
Cher and singer-songwriter Gregg Allman. He is the half-brother of Chaz Bono, Delilah Allman, Michael Allman, Layla Allman, and Devon Allman. Allman is
Elijah_Blue_Allman
2004 studio album by U2
band reworking songs and encouraging better performances. U2 lead singer Bono described the album as "our first rock album. It's taken us twenty years
How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
How_to_Dismantle_an_Atomic_Bomb
Danish colony in Africa from 1658 to 1850
avoid detection by rival European powers. The first attempt to organize a state-backed Scandinavian trading enterprise was strongly influenced by Dutch
Danish_Gold_Coast
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
oldest settlement in Lawrence County. Bono was considered to be Indiana's state capital. It was named for Pierre Bono, an early Indiana patriot. U.S. Geological
Bono, Lawrence County, Indiana
Bono,_Lawrence_County,_Indiana
American actor and singer (born 1962)
until January 2014. Premiering in June 2011, it featured music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge. Page's performance received positive reviews and was quoted
Patrick_Page
1987 song by U2
the rhythm of the words is nearly as important in conveying the state of mind." — Bono "Exit" runs for 4:13. It is played in common time at a tempo of
Exit_(U2_song)
American businessman (born 1964)
to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, which provides pro bono legal services for American journalists. On June 15, 2017, he posted a message
Jeff_Bezos
U.S. state
California is a U.S. state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the
California
American musician and songwriter (1958–2016)
Questlove, D'Angelo, H.E.R., Ciara, The-Dream, St. Vincent, Ween, and Beck. Bono of U2 regarded Prince as one of his "favorite composers of the twentieth
Prince_(musician)
Military attack launched against a settlement
coast and then brought them to the Western hemisphere. These included the Bono State, Oyo empire (Yoruba), Kong Empire, Imamate of Futa Jallon, Imamate of
Slave_raiding
American actor and filmmaker (born 1972)
Retrieved October 8, 2014. Kelly, Maura (September 26, 2016). "Ben Affleck, Bono, and Sting Help Bill Clinton Convene Final Clinton Global Initiative". HuffPost
Ben_Affleck
American actress (born 1975)
Microsoft Corporation, by 2013, KIND had become the principal provider of pro bono lawyers for immigrant children. Jolie had previously, from 2005 to 2007,
Angelina_Jolie
1983 song by U2
During its earliest performances, the song created controversy. Lead singer Bono reasserted the song's anti-sectarian-violence message to his audience for
Sunday_Bloody_Sunday
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Bono is an unincorporated community in Helt Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Bono was founded in 1848. The name Bono is said
Bono, Vermillion County, Indiana
Bono,_Vermillion_County,_Indiana
American businessman and inventor (1955–2011)
the media, celebrities, politicians, and family and close friends of Jobs. Bono, Yo-Yo Ma, and Joan Baez performed at the service, which lasted longer than
Steve_Jobs
Dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945
Upon Hindenburg's death on 2 August 1934, Hitler replaced him as head of state and thereafter Germany became a totalitarian dictatorship. Domestically
Adolf_Hitler
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