4 Afrimojis and What They Mean
Afrimojis are African Adinkra symbols and Kente design ubiquitous to Ghana. These symbols are used to signify and embody the culture, values, and desires of an individual. With numerous symbols holding different meanings, you can explore them all and find those that resonate with you and stand as an xpression of who you are and who you want to be. Today, we are going to look at four of the symbols and dive deeper into their meaning. Continue reading to learn more, and shop Afrimoji’s online store today!
Eban
The Eban symbol translates to “fence.” To the Akan people in Ghana, a fence wrapping around a home provides a sense of safety and security for them and their family, as it allows them to separate themselves from the outside world. With this, the Eban symbolizes safety and security. This symbol also holds a separate meaning of the safety and security found in love.
Nsaa
Nsaa is a type of handwoven cloth that was used to make blankets in North Ghana. These blankets were most often purchased by wealthy individuals and rulers, as the Nsaa cloth is a cloth of high quality and durability. Similarly, the Nsaa symbol represents a proverb that means ‘He who does not know authentic Nsaa will buy fakes.’ and symbolizes excellence, genuineness, and authenticity.
Sesa Wo Suban
The Sesa Wo Suban is a special Adinkra symbol that combines two separate symbols. In the center you find the Morning Star symbol, which represents the idea of having a new start to each day. Around the Morning Star, you find a wheel that symbolizes rotation or independent movement. With these symbols combined, the Sesa Wo Suban represents the life transformation of an individual.
Sesa Wo Suban
The Sesa Wo Suban is a special Adinkra symbol that combines two separate symbols. In the center you find the Morning Star symbol, which represents the idea of having a new start to each day. Around the Morning Star, you find a wheel that symbolizes rotation or independent movement. With these symbols combined, the Sesa Wo Suban represents the life transformation of an individual.
At Afrimoji, it is our mission to share the meanings of these important Adinkra symbols and globalize local culture, as well as provide premium quality apparel with the different symbols printed upon them. Our apparel items allow you to express your deepest values and desires through Afrimojis that truly resonate with you. Shop our online store today to discover more about our Afrimoji apparel!