Sankofa
san-KOH-fah
Go back and fetch it.
Return to your roots and carry the lessons forward. The past is not behind you; it is yours to bring with you.
Ghanaian heritage wear · Original Adinkra art
Wear your heritage.
Original Adinkra art, printed in gold on premium tees. For the diaspora, and for everyone who has ever felt the call home.
- Drawn from scratchNo clip art, ever
- Bella+Canvas 3001Soft, premium cotton
- Made to orderNothing goes to waste
The Gold Label
Symbols worth wearing.
Every tee carries a symbol with centuries of Akan wisdom behind it, printed in gold on a soft black tee.
NewAbena Akan Day Name T-Shirt — Born on a Tuesday
$29.99
NewAccra T-Shirt — Nkran, Capital of a Free Nation
$29.99
Adinkrahene T-Shirt — Chief of Adinkra Symbols
$29.99
Adwoa Akan Day Name T-Shirt — Born on a Monday
$29.99
Afua Akan Day Name T-Shirt — Born on a Friday
$29.99
Akosua Akan Day Name T-Shirt — Born on a Sunday
$29.99
Akua Akan Day Name T-Shirt — Born on a Wednesday
$29.99
Akwaaba T-Shirt — Welcome Home to Ghana
$29.99
Adinkra, explained
Every symbol says something.
Adinkra symbols come from the Akan people of Ghana. Each one is a proverb you can see, and now one you can wear.
Adinkrahene
ah-DIN-krah-heh-neh
Chief of the symbols.
Greatness, charisma and leadership. Said to be the symbol that inspired all the other Adinkra designs.
Nkyinkyim
n-CHIN-chim
Life's road is twisted.
Initiative, resilience and versatility. The path bends, and you keep walking anyway.
Nsoromma
n-so-ROH-mah
Child of the heavens.
Guardianship and faith that you are watched over. The star that also flies at the heart of Ghana's flag.
Akan day names
What's your Akan name?
In Akan tradition, the day you were born gives you a name. Kofi is a Friday boy. Ama is a Saturday girl. Pick your birthday and meet yours.
The name
Akonua means the stool.
It comes from the Twi word akonwa: stool, seat, throne. In Asante culture the Golden Stool holds the soul of a nation, and every family's stool holds its story.
We started Akonua for the diaspora, and for everyone the Year of Return touched. These are shirts that start conversations, carry proverbs, and remind you that you have a seat at the table. You always did.
Read our story →Good to know
Questions, answered.
How does the sizing run?
Our tees are Bella+Canvas 3001, a unisex retail fit. If you're between sizes or like a relaxed look, size up. The full size chart is on every product page.
How long until my order arrives?
Each tee is printed just for you when you order, which usually takes 2 to 5 business days. Then it ships, and you'll get tracking by email.
What do the symbols mean?
Each product page explains its symbol and the proverb behind it. Adinkra symbols come from the Akan people of Ghana, and each one carries a piece of traditional wisdom.
How do I care for my tee?
Turn it inside out, wash cold, and tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron directly on the print. Treat it well and the gold stays bright.
What if something's wrong with my order?
If your tee arrives damaged or misprinted, email us within 30 days at support@akonua.com with a photo and we'll make it right.
Akwaaba
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