Peggielene Bartels facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amuah Afenyi VI |
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| Hon. Nana of Tantum | |||||
| Investiture | 25 September 2008 | ||||
| Predecessor | Amuah Afenyi V | ||||
| Born | 1953 (age 71–72) Cape Coast, Gold Coast (now Ghana) |
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| Religion | Christian | ||||
Peggielene Bartels, also known as King Peggy, is a special leader called a chief (or Nana) in the town of Otuam in Ghana. She was born in 1953 in what was then called the Gold Coast, which is now Ghana.
When she was in her early twenties, King Peggy moved to the United States. She became a US citizen in 1997. For many years, she worked as a secretary at the Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C.. In 2008, her uncle, who was the chief before her, passed away. After some traditional ceremonies, she was chosen to be the new chief. She is a Christian and lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Life as a Chief
King Peggy is the first female chief of Otuam. She prefers to be called "King" instead of "Queen." She explained that a king usually has the main power to make decisions, while a queen often focuses on children's matters. She likes having the power to make big changes for her town. The people of Otuam also call her "Nana", which is a respectful title for royalty and for women who have grandchildren.
Daily Duties and Visits
Even though she lives in the United States, King Peggy works hard for Otuam every day. She wakes up very early, at 1 AM, to call her regent and elders in Ghana. This helps her stay updated and carry out her duties as chief. She also visits Otuam for a month every year to see her people and work on projects.
Helping Her Community
Since becoming chief, King Peggy has made many improvements in Otuam. She has helped families pay for their children's school fees, making sure more kids can get an education. She also brought computers to classrooms, helping students learn modern skills. Thanks to her efforts, Otuam received its first ambulance and now has access to clean, running water.
After retiring from her job at the Ghanaian embassy, King Peggy opened a travel agency. This agency offers tours of Ghana, which helps support her many projects to improve the lives of people in Otuam.
King Peggy's Home and Town
As chief, King Peggy oversees a large family-owned estate that is about 1,000 acres. She also has an eight-bedroom palace.
Tantum, also known as Otuam, is a fishing village located on the coast of Ghana. It is part of the Mfantsiman Municipal District.
Her Book
King Peggy has shared her amazing story in a book called King Peggy. She wrote it with a writer named Eleanor Herman. The book was published in 2012.
