The finely woven material has become the defining symbol of Ghana and Ghanaians and, indeed, of Africa, and for Black people in general. Time was when the kente was a strictly royal cloth reserved ...

Kente, Ghana’s famous hand-woven cloth has become the best-known and most widely recognized of all African textiles. For ...

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 ...

Because of its originality, the cloth attracts people from all over the world. Kente is so popular in West Africa and around the world that buyers from Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, and more travel to ...

Wearing clothing that reflects the spirit and significance of the holiday adds another layer of meaning to the festivities.

Kwanzaa, which begins today, is a seven-day celebration created during the civil rights movement that focuses on cultivating ...

ADUOMI Dear cherished readers, let us begin today’s piece with heartfelt congratulations to all Ghanaians for the peaceful conduct of the December 7 General Elections. The return to office of John ...

Ghanaian textiles evoke powerful emotions. They also symbolize some of the most fundamental human ideals and cultural values. They can cut across ethnic divisions and instill a sense of national ...