Discover, Connect, Reclaim: Your DNA Journey Starts Here.
Nyansapow bridges your DNA results, family history, and wellness into a powerful story of heritage and connection.
Disclaimer: AncestryDNA results are required to use Nyansapow services. spanDNA is not affiliated with AncestryDNA.
Trust Indicators
Why Nyansapow?
Linking Ancestry, Heritage, and Wellness.
Nyansapow, or the ‘Wisdom Knot,’ represents ingenuity, intelligence, and patience. Like the knot, our service weaves your DNA, family history, and wellness insights into one cohesive journey.
Simplify Your Journey: Expand fragmented DNA results across multiple platforms.
Save Time & Money: Maximize existing AncestryDNA results without the submitting additional autosomal DNA tests.
Rediscover Your Story: Link ethnicity estimates, family connections, and wellness insights into a complete narrative.
Choose Your Path
Choose Your Starting Point
Disclaimer:
- Garmin device integration is supported, but a Garmin device is not included.
- This page contains affiliate links. Nyansapow may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Health Disclaimer:
- spanDNA does not provide clinical, health, or medical advice. All wellness reports are informational and should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare practitioner.
How It Works
Your Journey–Simplified
1
Assign spanDNA
Assign spanDNA as your AncestryDNA profile manager.
2
Choose a Plan
Explore and select your ideal Nyansapow plan options.
3
Let Us Handle the Rest
spanDNA takes care of the technical details so you can focus on your discovery.
FAQs & Cultural Lexicon
Some Answered Questions & Cultural Inspiration
What are Adinkra Symbols?
Adinkra symbols are visual representations of Akan proverbs and concepts, reflecting values like wisdom, cooperation, and healing. Nyansapow integrates these symbols to honor the Ghanaian ancestors whose descendants explicitly took DNA tests to connect with long-lost Diaspora kin.
What is Nyansapow?
- Nyansapow is the ‘Wisdom Knot,’ symbolizing wisdom, ingenuity, and patience.
- Represents the interconnected nature of knowledge, aligning with Nyansapow’s mission.
What is Aprukum?
- Fante: Aprukum.
- A medicinal seed representing healing and balance.
What if I haven’t taken a DNA test yet?
- Set up a consultation with spanDNA if you need help getting started during your initial 30-minute consultation.
- Nyansapow requires existing AncestryDNA results for integration. If you haven’t taken a test yet, we recommend starting with AncestryDNA.*
- Nyansapow is not affiliated with AncestryDNA.
Do I need an existing DNA account?
If you don’t have an account, spanDNA can guide you in creating one.
What if I don’t know much about my family history?
That’s okay! Our intake paired with your DNA results provide plenty for a strong starting point.
Why Fante Names?
Fante is an Akan dialect spoken by the founding spanDNA Family Members and Transatlantic Cousins from Ghana. spanDNA invites deeper exploration of linguistic and cultural diversity.
What is Boa Me?
- Boa Me Na Me Boa Wo (Help me, and let me help you).
- Symbolizes mutual support and collaboration.
What is Woforo Dua?
- Woforo Dua Pa Mu A (If you climb a good tree, you are supported).
- Encourages cooperation and mutual success.
Do I need a Garmin device for the Hematite Tier?
Integration is supported, but the device is not included.
Is wellness advice included?
We offer a personalized report, without medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for implementation and guidance.
Savings Breakdown
Service
Without Nyansapow
Nasapow Savings
MyHeritage DNA
$79+S&H+tax=$100
Included
FamilyTreeDNA
$59+S&H+tax=$78
Included
Living DNA
$99+S&H+tax=$125
Included
GEDmatch (Tier1)
$10/mo=$120/year
Included
Total
$423
Save $238
Testimonials
The Nyansapow Difference
Nyansapow helped me uncover family connections I never thought possible. It saved me hours of work and made a challenging process seamless!
