Ghanaian family traces its roots to a tree said to be planted in Apam in the 13th Century

In Apam, Ghana, a tree named Santseo, said to be planted in the 13th century by Komfo Nana Asumbia, is central to Mark Wilberforce's family history. This tree stands between Fort Patience, built in 1697, and the Apam Methodist Church, symbolizing different chapters of Ghana's history. Nana Asumbia, a royal and spiritual leader, led a group of travelers from Akwamufie, but the reasons for their departure remain unclear.