AFRICAN LOOKS

Some well carved faces showing the artistic nature of Africans especially Ghanaians exhibits the different faces of which is each face have perculiar meanings of

Artistic: They are creative people who always weave,curve,paints etc to the amusement of people.They create using anything they found on the ground being the soil it self or a plant on the ground.They uses symbols to represent a saying or an adage.Such as the Adinkra symbols of the Ashantis in Ghana.

Warious: They were also known for their ability to gather themselves at a point in time under one leader to fight for a common goal.Such as the Yaa Asantewaah war.

Bravery:They also had strong heart to push them to come face to face with who ever it was and see who stays out defeated.

Aticulateness: They were robust and looks like men and are ready to attack like soldiers


FearlessJust like the Lion who exists in the in an environment and have no idea of some thing coimg on its way to scarce it.So there is always free row to play.

strongnessNot only do they have it physically but are mentally sound and active people,

THE BEAUTY OF KENTE

The splendid and colorful nature of the Kente cloth makes it so attractive.It is made from spined cotton threads with traditional style of weaving attached to it.It comes along with a song got from the weaving machine.The kro,kro,kro,hie,kro which has been a song among the Ashanti's was derived from weaving the Kente.

Our Ancestors told us that the Kente Cloth came about as result of a hunter who went to hurt very late in the night,after scavenging for a longer time without having any animal to hunt, he sat down under a big tree to rest,whiles sitting and starring a one place for a while he saw something like a web,then he started getting closer,upon getting near,he saw a big spider weaving.It was a big and beautiful web the spider was doing so the hunter hid himself so as to not to disturb the spider.

He hid there hours studying the spider.It continued for sometime,Each day the hunter would come and study the patterns of the spider.

From then,he started weaving those patterns,joined them together to get the Kente cloth.So he made ends meat from them.People started learning it and it spread.The original Kente cloth comes from Bonwire in the Ashanti land.

It was worn by royals in Ashanti to show case the rich culture and people.Now every one wears them during great occasions such as engagements,out dooring,birthdays,durbars etc.

It a cloth mostly used to honour great people in the world when the need arises.Is a symbol of high office and beautifies every type of person.

It usually tells people where you are coming from.From home.

REAL GHANAIAN PAINTINGS

There are a whole lot of paintings all around these days,They comes in different forms,sizes and styles.And each have its own peculiar way of expressing it's self.I have come across such paintings over and over again but they never touch me so much like those found at the center for National culture Kumasi.

These are done by talented and skillful African artists found in Kumasi.They always comes out with touching artistic works which sends good massages such as peace,unity,love and understanding across.

Unlike others, these are antique and valuable works of great African Artist in Ghana.Their ideas are overwhelming and encouraging.

They usually do works which uplift the spirit of desperate youths to be on their own and have they in mind that whatever the situation they can make it.

They are also source of inspiration whenever they are around the home.They brighten the living room and sometimes shows where one is coming from.

OBAMA VISITS GHANA

PRESIDENT OBAMA, A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU. AKWAABA!!!


The President of the United States of America,Barack Obama,whose presidency is a historic one, because he is the first African American to be at the White as President.He is also taking this historic visit to Ghana on the 10th and 11th July.This is his first visit to an African country since his assumption of office.

His visit is significant since he will pay a visit the Cape Coast Castle to see the slave dungeon.This is where slaves were kept whiles waiting for their turn to be taken to the Carribean,America,Europe and other places.They were pack down there with just a small hole as source of light.Difficult slaves were somtimes brought out to be whipped and some for sexual experite.Most tourists burst out into tears when ever they see the dungeon.This is where you can witness how the slave trade went on.

All those African Americans who really want to trace their history or background or where they come from,this place starts the tracing of ancestral roots of the African American race.

The visit is very important to Ghanaians,because Obama being the first African American to be President of the United States is an Achievement and so is his visit to Ghana.

EXPECTATIONS OF GHANAIANS
Each and every one Ghanaian has his or her own expections for President Obama.Some say he should help in poverty alleviation,in agriculture sector,education and health

He should help foster trade between those two countries.

Some also say he should see an average Ghanaian as someone who cannot buy three square meals a day and do somthing to help.

Others said he should bring down tighter Visa rules at their embassy in Ghana so Ghanaians can acquire visas easily.

Finally,One said more Ghanains are unemploy and would like him put up programmes which will bring employments to youths of Ghana.

Ghanaians are happy that the president is here and the YES,WE CAN spirit has taken over Ghanaians.

Today,We say YES, WE CAN

PEOPLE MOURN MICHAEL JACKSON IN MY TOWN

At about 11:12:23pm Gmt in Kumasi, i heard a massage tone off my phone,I viewed it and it was from my cousin in London,saying "Micheal Jackson is Dead".I thought it was a joke,so i replied back asking,"Is it real?".Not knowing it happened hours ago.

So the following morning it was all over CNN,BBC,all over the internet and other forms of media.

Michael Jackson would have been 51 years next August,but it couldn't happen,It was a sad news we heard this morning.The world has lost a great legend.The King of pop music has just left the world, a great loss.

Many people are remembering Jacko in their own ways.Some people troop to internet cafes to just view his photos and videos.

Others who already have his album just slot into their cd players and listens to his music.

Also,people wear arm band to remember him.

Lastly,People dance the triller and beat it dance

VISIT MANHYIA

One may be wondering where to visit during the this or the next vacation.You may be having the feeling to visit a place full of rich culture.One may want be in the midst of many people drumming and dancing to hail their great King.

The best place to witness real culture is Manhyia - the home of rich culture, that has been preserved and maintained for centuries and ages.

When you come to manhyia,you can see

1.The Famous Manhyia Palace:
You can come see how the Great King (Otumfuo Osei Tutu II) sits at the Palace and settles disputes who was nicknamed King Solomon because of his Wisdom and the fast rate at which he settles disputes or you can see how a new Chief swears the Oats of allegience to him.

2. The Manhyia Museum:
Also the Manhyia Museum is there to visit.It was establish by the Late Otumfuo Opoku Ware.It contains the history of the Asantes from centuries.This is exactly the house the British built for King Prempeh I as Compensation as they took the Great King to Seychelles Island on exile,But Asantes said, they don't want anything free from the British so they paid for the bulding in full.

3.The House of Chiefs:
This is where the all Chiefs gather to have a common discussions towards developments of their various towns and villages.

4. Learn to play Drums
If you have interest in learning how to play the Adowa,Kete and others,then this is the opportunity to do so.

5.Learn how to wear the famous kente cloth
There are different types of cloths and different ways of wearing them.

All these Awaits you.

CANE WEAVING

KENTEPA @ A CANe WEAVING SHOP
Cane Weaving is the process whereby cane is used to make different kind of items such as chairs, dressing mirrors etc.through weaving.The beauty nature of an item which is worve from cane is splendid and natural.The weavers goes through long time of sitting at one place weaving.They go through a lot of processes before reaching or making an item from the Cane.One will always wonder how they turned long sticks of the Cane branches into such items like Shopping baskets which the ladies normally use frequently.
They are durable and of high quality.It has attracted the attention of women thereby most ladies has an item made from cane.Some of the items made from cain includes the following.
Dressing mirrors
Sofa Chairs
Shopping Buskets
Center Tables
Jewellry boxes
It also has unique and antique features with it's natural colour.Where ever an item made from cane is found shows the superb nature of it.I will encourage you to get an item which is made from cane to bright your home or place.Take a tour to Adum in Kumasi-Ghana to get an item made from cane or see works made from Cain which is marvelous and catch the attention of Kentepa.