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Celebrating the wisdom and beauty of the Akan and Ghana
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A little Ghanaian girl wears traditional kente design

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January 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Yɛgyina dua kontonkyi so na yɛtwa dua pa
(lit) We stand on a crooked tree to cut a good one

(meaning) You must pass through difficulties to achieve success

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A strong Akan man holds an axe and stands on a bent tree
January 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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A Ghanaian boy plays by Lake Volta

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A Ghanaian boy plays by Lake Volta
January 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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At dawn, a fisherman mends his nets

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At dawn, a fisherman mends his nets
January 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Nkwankorɔ sɛe nkwampem
(lit.) One type of soup spoils a thousand pots

(meaning) A bad person spoils the whole society

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January 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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A young Ghanaian boy plays in fishing nets on Lake Volta

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A young Ghanaian boy plays in fishing nets on Lake Volta
January 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Wonnim sɛdeɛ wote a, hwɛ ahwehwɛ mu
lit. If you don’t know how you look, look into the mirror

Examine yourself before you reject criticism

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An Akan man sits on a drum, alone, and looks at himself in a mirror. He is lost in thought.
January 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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A little Ghanaian girl with brightly coloured plastic ties in her locs

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A little Ghanaian girl with brightly coloured plastic ties in her locs
January 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Anomaa, yɛmmɔ no pɔ
lit. We don’t tie a bird in a knot

You cannot trick a wise person.

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A wise Akan elder sits beneath a tree, and regards a beautiful song bird in a branch at eye level
January 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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The amazing Canopy Walk in Kakum National Park

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A rope bridge stretches between the trees in the rainforest of Kakum National Park in Ghana
January 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Woto asɛm mu nkyene bebrebe a, yɛbua wo fɔ
lit. If you exaggerate a case too much, we find you guilty

Exaggeration leads to disbelief

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A young Akan man tells a tall tale to villagers who look on in doubt and disbelief
January 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Ɔhene

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Akan Ɔhene (Chief)
January 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Opumpuni hwease a, ɔne ne kyɛ
lit. When a great man falls, he falls with his hat

A head of government falls with his advisors

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The Ɔhene of a traditional area sits in an elaborate chair, his head bowed in regret. He appears defeated and possibly disgraced. Surrounding him are his advisors, each appear with heads bowed in sadness and disappointment.
January 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Funny chop bar 😂

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A funny Ghanaian chop bar themed like a hospital, with areas titled "Consulting room" (front desk) "Dispensary Room" (serving window) and "Stomach Clinic" (dining area)
January 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Niwaa, niwaa na ɛyɛ nwa mmienu
Two small snails

With time, people – and their plans – mature.

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A path winds through Ghana's lush rainforest towards an Akan village in the distance. On the path are two snails, one small, the other large.
January 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Beautiful Ghanaian dancers

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beautiful Ghanaian dancers
January 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM