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Everyday Slow Lessons From Travel in African Landscapes
The African continent, with fifty four countries, depending on its current geo-political climate, is ground zero for slow living with…
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Exploring Ackee: African Heritage and Jamaican Tradition in One Fruit
They say that “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.” Well, in Jamaica, there is a fruit that no other…
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Abe Dua: The Adinkra Symbol of Prosperity, Self-Sufficiency and Resourcefulness
This Adrindra symbol of prosperity, Abe Dua ( pronounced ah-beh-doo-ah), means “Palm Tree”, this symbol embodies one of nature’s most…
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The Practical and Spiritual Benefits of the Red Palm
Which tree keeps giving, and giving? Why the Elaeis guineensis, of course. The red palm tree is best known for the…
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Discover the Amazing Benefits of the Leaf of Life Plant
I was recently gifted an amazing Leaf of Life plant by an aunt. Little did I know that this plant…
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Wisdom in the Adinkra for Adaptability: Denkyem
Proverb for Denkyem – ‘The crocodile lives in water yet breathes air.‘ Adinkra are ancient symbols from Africa which represent…
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How to Find the Wisdom of Nature in Adinkra Symbols
Welcome to this new blog post series on the wisdom of nature found the Adinkra symbols. Adinkra Adinkra symbols are…
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Make Delicious Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains) Diaspora Style
If you have been following me, you will know I love plantains. That’s right, the bigger cousin to the common…
