Six new symbols have been added to the few curated Adinkra symbols to celebrate the esteemed and dignified leadership of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Prominent amongst them is the “Otumfuo ...

An artisan who made palanquins or sedan chairs, the mode of transport for chiefs and VIPs at the time, Oko’s grandfather Seth Kana Kwei was working on a palanquin shaped as a cocoa seed pod for a ...

One of the visual symbols of Sankofa is the heart, represented here in the center of the painting. In addition to several other Akan symbols (mostly derived from Adinkra cloth), Phillips included ...

Three West African Adinkra symbols are displayed vertically on the Orca’s dorsal fin. The top symbol, a seed, represents togetherness.

For Mahama, this symbol conveys his intention to reflect on Ghana’s history, its successes and shortcomings, in order to make informed decisions that shape a brighter future for all citizens. 4.

It is known that Kente clothes have names, and adinkra symbols have meanings. Many have wondered what the kente and symbols in President John Mahama’s attire meant. In Ghanaian tradition, one wears ...

With a background in metalsmithing and jewelry as well as industrial and product design, Akakpo has his sights set on expanding into architectural design. Mainebiz sat down with him at his retail ...

The Adinkra symbols, ascribed to the Ashanti’s and by extension Akans, is believed to have originated from the Gyaman tribe in Ghana’s neighboring country, Ivory Coast.