What is Fawohodie?

What is Fawohodie?

Fawohodie, pronounced Fa-Ho-De-Ay (“independence”) from the African expression “independence comes with responsibilities” is the symbol of independence, freedom and emancipation.

What is the meaning of Adinkra?

Adinkra, originally produced by the Gyaaman clans of the Brong region, was the exclusive right of royalty and spiritual leaders, and only used for important ceremonies such as funerals. Adinkra means goodbye.

What is the symbol of love in Ghana?

The Symbol which is written as “ODO NNYEW FIE KWAN” actually symbolizes the power of love, and the message, hidden in these words means: “LOVE WILL NEVER LOST ITS WAY HOME.

What is the origin of Adinkra?

Origin The Adinkra symbols are believed to have their origin from Gyaman, a former kingdom in today’s Côte D’Ivoire. According to an Asante (Ghana) legend Adinkra was the name of a king of the Gyaman (Nana kofi Adinkra).

Is there a symbol for humility?

Dwennimmen, literally meaning “ram’s horns,” symbolizes that even the strong have to also be humble. The symbol is a bird’s eye view of two rams butting heads, and the rams’ horns symbolizes strength and humility through the characteristics of a ram.

What language is Adinkra?

The Adinkra alphabet is a way to write some of the languages spoken in Ghana and Ivory Coast, such as Akan, Dagbani, Ewe and Ga. It is a simplified version of the Adinkra symbols, and was introduced in 2015 by Charles M. Korankye, who has written a number of books about it.

Who invented Adinkra?

Adinkra symbols were designed by the Akan people from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana during the early 1800s. Many Adinkra symbols use radial or reflective symmetry and express deeply symbolic proverbs related to life, death, wisdom, and human behavior.

Who invented the Adinkra?

Where does the Dwennimmen come from?

Adinkra are symbols from Ghana, West Africa, originally created by the Gyaman people, in what is now the present day country of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in western Africa.