My Family

I was born and raised in Chicago, IL on September 26th.  I am my father's sixth child and my mothers second.  I have a VERY large family and extended family.  The family tree below lists my immediate family.  I didn't have room to include everyone.  My father is from Ghana he comes from the Akan people who are part of the Ashanti tribe.  Below the family tree are Ghanaian Adinkra symbols that represent one of the many facets of Ghanaian culture.   

Ghanaian Adinkra Symbols

The adinkra symbols represent popular proverbs and maxims, record historical events, express particular attitudes or behavior related to depicted figures, or concepts uniquely related to abstract shapes.  Adinkra symbols are found on cloths, furniture and buildings throughout Ghana. 

SANKOFA "return and get it" symbol of importance of learning from the past

ADINKRAHENE "Chief of the adinkra symbols" symbol of greatness, charisma and leadership

AKOMA "the heart" symbol of patience and tolerance

DWENNIMMEN "ram's horns" symbol of humility together with strength

EBAN "fence" symbol of love, safety and security

GYE NYAME "except for God" symbol of the supremacy of God

NYAME YE OHENE "God is King " symbol of majesty and supremacy of God

NYAME NTI "by God's grace" symbol of faith and trust in God

NYAME DUA "tree of god" – altar symbol of God's presence and protection