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Feb 25, 20243 min read
What's in a name? Akan Child Naming Traditions Embrace African Ancestry
The Akan people of Ghana, West Africa name their children as a symbolic expression and to tell a family's story As Black History month...
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Jan 5, 20242 min read
Adinkra Soulname: Embracing African Pride Through Fashion
A start-up clothing brand promotes significance and connection to the clothing we rock In an industry dominated by fast fashion giants...
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Nov 24, 20232 min read
Shells to Wealth: Ghana’s Currency Journey Inspired by the Cowry Shell
Ghanaian currency has undergone multiple changes throughout the course of its history. In 1965, Ghana adopted the cedi (pronounced...
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