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"Gye Nyame" means “Except God” in the Akan language. It expresses the omnipotence and supremacy of God in all affairs. "Gye Nyame" is arguably the most popular Adinkra symbol. It expresses the deep faith the Akans have in the Supreme Being, called by many names and titles including Onyame (Nyame), Onyankopɔn, Twereduampɔn (the reliable one), and many others.

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"Akofena" in the Akan language means “sword of war.” It also represents the state ceremonial swords. It is a symbol of state authority, legality, the legitimized authority of a ruler, recognition of gallantry of heroic deeds. Ghana’s coat of arms shows one of these ceremonial swords crossed with a linguist’s staff in its top left quadrant.

"Akofena" in the Akan language means “sword of war.” It also represents the state ceremonial swords. It is a symbol of state authority, legality, the legitimized authority of a ruler, recognition of gallantry of heroic deeds. Ghana’s coat of arms shows one of these ceremonial swords crossed with a linguist’s staff in its top left quadrant.

Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Bono people of Gyaman, an Akan people of Ghana.

DWANNIMMEM is the "Ram’s horn", it represents concealment, humility, strength, wisdom, and learning!

Asase Ye Duru- The earth has weight. A symbol of providence and the divinity of Mother Earth.

GYE NYAME means "except for God", it is a symbol of God’s supremacy!

AGYINDUWURA "Obligation" is a symbol of faithfulness, alertness, and dutifulness!

DUAFE is a "wooden comb", it symbolizes beauty, hygiene, and feminine qualities!

NKONTIM is the "hair of the Queen’s servant", it represents loyalty and service!

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NYANSAPO symbol Adinkra Symbol Wisdom knot. A symbol of wisdom, ingenuity, intelligence, and patience. The proverb associated with this Adinkra is "Nyansapo wosane no badwenma," to wit, "A wisdom knot is untied (only) by the wise."

KWATAKYE ATIKO is the "Hair style of an Asante war captain", it is the symbol of bravery and valor!

BI NKA BI means "no one should bite the other", it represents peace and harmony!

NYAME NTI Adinkra Symbol meaning - Because of God (by God's grace), I won't feed on leaves

SUNSUM is "the Soul", it represents spirituality, purity, and everlasting!

AKOMA NTOSO are "linked Hearts", a symbol of understanding and agreement!

NNONNOWA is the"Double Drum", it represents valor and strength!

AKOMA is "the heart", it represents patience, tolerance, Love and Faithfulness!

KRADO is the seal of law and order, it represents the court’s authority!

OSRAM NE NSOROMMA is the "the Moon and the Star", it represents love, faithfulness and fondness!

OWUO ATWEDEE is "the ladder of death", to remind us of our mortality!

ONYANKOPON ADOM NTI BIRIBIARA BEYE YIE

The Sankofa represents the importance of learning from the past. Akan goldweights Adinkra symbol Sankofa is important symbol in an African-American and African Diaspora context to represent the need to reflect on the past to build a successful future.

NYAME BIRIBI WO SORO means "God is in the heavens", it is a symbol of hope!

KRAMO BONE is a warning against deception and hypocrisy!

Gye Nyame “except for God Gye Nyame, meaning “except for God,” symbolizes God's omnipotence through the knowledge that people should not fear anything except for God.

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind artwork illustration created by @heartsake

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind artwork illustration created by @heartsake

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind artwork illustration created by @heartsake

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind artwork illustration created by @heartsake

Modern Boho Ethnic Mudcloth Pattern. Unique one of a kind Watercolor artwork illustration created by @heartsake

Sankofa is often expressed in the Akan language as "sewo were fi nawosankofa a yenki". Which means it is not an abomination to return and take what you forgot. Sankofa teaches that to record successes and move forward, we have to return to our roots. In other words, Sankofa translates to gathering good lessons learned in our past and using them to achieve future goals.

Aban is the Akan word for “fortress” or “castle.” It is a symbol of strength, seat of power, authority, and magnificence.

Sankofa is often expressed in the Akan language as "sewo were fi nawosankofa a yenki". Which means it is not an abomination to return and take what you forgot. Sankofa teaches that to record successes and move forward, we have to return to our roots. In other words, Sankofa translates to gathering good lessons learned in our past and using them to achieve future goals.