Abiku
Abiku is a Yoruba word referring to a child who dies and is reborn multiple times. In Yoruba mythology, Abiku children are believed to be born with a spiritual connection to the spirit world, and are often associated with misfortune and tragedy. #yoruba #word Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAdinkra symbols
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
Read MoreAdinkra Symbols of Ghana
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
Read MoreAfrican Proverbs
Proverbs are a central part of African culture, and are used to convey wisdom, advice, and moral lessons. African proverbs are often rooted in the specific cultural traditions of a particular ethnic group or region. #central #part Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAfrican Storytelling
Storytelling has been a central part of African culture for centuries. African storytelling often involves a storyteller sharing myths, legends, and folktales with an audience, using music, dance, and other forms of performance to bring the stories to life. #central #part Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAfrican Traditional Medicine
African traditional medicine is a holistic approach to healing that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. It often involves the use of natural remedies such as herbs, roots, and animal products, as well as spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation. #such #holistic Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAfrican Traditional Religion
African traditional religion encompasses a wide range of beliefs and practices, often centered around the worship of ancestors, nature spirits, and other supernatural entities. African traditional religion varies widely depending on the ethnic group and region, but is often characterized by its emphasis on community, ritual, and tradition. #often #encompasses Position in the diagram of…
Read MoreAkamba storytelling
Traditional storytelling techniques used by the Akamba people of Kenya, which involve the use of fables, legends, and other stories to convey moral lessons and cultural values. #traditional #techniques Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAkan adinkra symbols
Traditional use of adinkra symbols in textiles and other objects by the Akan people of Ghana, which involve the use of highly symbolic and meaningful designs to convey cultural values and beliefs. #use #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreAkan Cosmology
Akan cosmology is a traditional belief system from the Akan people of Ghana, which involves a system of gods, ancestors, and spirits that are believed to inhabit the natural world. The Akan believe that humans have a spiritual component that survives after death and can interact with the living world. #system #world Position in the…
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