Nene
Published works
4 pieces
Ashanti Unbrellas
Among the Ashanti of Ghana, the towering silk umbrella called Kyinie shelters no one from the rain. Seven feet tall and richly coloured, it rises over a chief at durbars and funerals to announce his authority.
10/8/2024 · 6 min
Okumkpo Theatre
Long before Shakespeare reached Nigerian classrooms, the Afikpo Igbo were staging Okumkpo, a masked theatre of satire and song. Performed by up to a hundred men in wooden masks during the dry season, it turned sharp social commentary into spectacle.
10/8/2024 · 7 min
Kente Cloth of the Ashanti
Explore the rich history of Kente cloth, the intricate art of weaving by the Ashantis of Ghana, and the cultural significance, taboos, and traditions that surround this iconic textile.
9/3/2024 · 6 min
The Drum Language of the Ashanti
The Ashanti Drum Language is an intricate communication system using drumming to convey messages across villages in parts of Ghana. Learn how drums speak through tonal rhythms and the cultural significance behind them.
9/3/2024 · 5 min