Addiction taboo
A cultural taboo that surrounds addiction and substance abuse in many African communities, often leading to lack of access to appropriate treatment and care. #cultural #surrounds
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Adinkra symbols are a collection of symbols used in Ghana, often printed on fabric and used for clothing or home decor. The symbols are believed to have spiritual and philosophical meanings and are used to communicate ideas and values. #used #collection Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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Adinkra symbols are a set of symbols that represent traditional African concepts, beliefs, and proverbs. The Adinkra symbols were originally printed on cloth using black dye made from the bark of the Badie tree and are still used today in various forms of art and design. #set #represent Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
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A series of symbols found in West African cultures, particularly among the Akan peoples, which are used to convey messages and represent abstract concepts, often related to traditional wisdom and values. #series #found Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAdire Cloth
Adire is a resist-dyed cloth made by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The cloth is decorated with intricate patterns, often using natural dyes. #resistdyed #made
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Adlam script is a writing system used to write the Fulfulde language, spoken in several West African countries. It is an alphabet script, with each symbol representing a consonant or vowel sound, and is written from right to left. #writing #system Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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The Adornment Tradition in Africa is a system of decorative art that involves the use of jewelry, accessories, and other adornments to enhance the appearance of the body, which are often used to convey cultural symbolism and significance. #system #decorative Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
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A traditional Maasai dance found in Kenya and Tanzania, which involves high, vertical jumping as a display of strength and vitality. #traditional #maasai
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Adumu dance, also known as the “jumping dance,” is a traditional dance performed by the Maasai people of East Africa. The dance involves a series of high jumps and is often used in coming-of-age ceremonies for young men. #also #known
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The adungu is a stringed instrument found in Uganda. It consists of a wooden bowl with animal skin stretched over the top, and a long neck with seven strings. The adungu is often used in traditional music and dance performances. #stringed #instrument
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