Many have wondered what the kente and symbols in President John Mahama’s attire meant. In Ghanaian tradition, one wears white when one is victorious. His choice of white fabric for the agbada ...

The kente cloth is a traditional African cloth – the colors and design hold a specific meaning. It is the most popular and best known of all African textiles. Originally, royalty exclusively wore ...

This symbolism was demonstrated by the Ashanti ... Amoakohene shed light on the cultural importance of his kente cloth, named Asanteman, chosen for its symbolic connection to the Ashanti Kingdom.

We also happen to believe that the most beautiful and most dramatic fabric on this Earth is the kente, which is, of course, Ghanaian. The finely woven material has become the defining symbol of ...