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Morgan State University has become the first HBCU to participate in the Venice Architecture Biennale with “ReCall & Response, ...
African fabric art is a colorful and diverse representation of culture, showcasing the continent's rich tapestry of talent ...
Ayo Edibri Ayo Edebiri in Maximilian Davis at the 2025 Met Gala (Photos: Getty Images) For actress Ayo Edebiri, honoring dandyism meant honoring her culture and her father.
African adinkra symbols, which originated from the Akan people of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, have crossed cultural borders to shape global fashion. The symbols, each bearing its own meaning, can now ...
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A mission by a West African regional bloc sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve a dispute over elections there has left the country, following threats by President ...
Twisting, interwoven lines form the Adinkra symbol ‘Nkyinkyim’, a centuries-old West African motif signifying movement, adaptability, and progress. Originating from the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d ...
At the Kanekwei Carpentry Workshop and showroom in Accra, an Adinkra symbol, called Sankofa. (LA Bagnetto/TAR) “It’s part of the Adinkra symbols,” says Oko. “This is called Sankofa, meaning, go back ...
Three West African Adinkra symbols are displayed vertically on the Orca’s dorsal fin. The top symbol, a seed, represents togetherness. The middle symbol with a square shape shows protection of ...
Vancouver, B.C. – In honour of Black History Month, The Vancouver Canucks are excited to announce the details of their fourth annual Black Excellence Night on February 2nd, when the team hosts ...
The event has adopted the Ashanti Adinkra symbol “Asase Ye Duru” meaning “The Earth has Weight”, symbolizing the providence and divinity of Mother Earth. This event is free and open to the ...
Each Adinkra symbol carried a profound meaning, emphasising principles central to Mahama’s leadership. Nyame Dua (Tree of God): ... regaining leadership of the West African nation and reinforcing ...