What is Gye Nyame? Gye Nyame, translated from the Twi language to English means Except God. Gye translates to Except, and Nyame translates to God. The symbol symbolizes God’s omnipotence and the de...
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African Print: 54 African wax print and story behind their names
What is African Print or Ankara Fabric African Wax Print, also called Ankara Fabric, Dutch Wax Prints, or Holland Print is 100% cotton fabric with beautiful vibrant colours for clothing in Africa, ...
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What is Kente Cloth? The continent of Africa is known for her several rich and colorful elements of culture including music, art, food and textiles. And one of her most amazing textiles is the kent...
Continue ReadingSankofa: Embracing Past Lessons for a Brighter Future
What is Sankofa? Sankofa is an Akan word from Ghana that means "go back and fetch it". It is a symbol of a bird with its head turned backward, carrying an egg in its mouth, representing the idea o...
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What is AKWAABA? Akwaaba! is a common expression of the people of Ghana that welcomes you into the most hospitable country in Africa. Akwaaba means Welcome, It is a twi word, spoken by the Akan tri...
Continue ReadingAdinkra Symbols: 122 African Symbols and Meaning
Adinkra symbols are visual symbols that originated in West Africa, specifically in the Kingdom of Ashanti in present-day Ghana. They are used in a variety of contexts, including as decorative elem...
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