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Kente can be made by anyone between a child and someone of very mature age. Here, young men in the village of Bonwire produce strips of relatively simple design. This is the start of a long road that...
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Let us all unite and celebrate together The victories won for our liberation Let us dedicate ourselves to rise together To defend our liberty and unity O Sons and Daughters of Africa Flesh of the Sun...
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[sound of foil pieces tapping against each other in the wind] I wish that I spoke more languages because I think each language is a window completely. It's a new window. I at times regret that...
In the past, kente was worn on special occasions and by important people, such as the chief of the weavers. Today, these rules are more relaxed. Kente is still worn on occasions such as going to...
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The market in Kumasi must be one of the largest in West Africa. You can find almost anything here, including lots of cloth. Cloth has always been important in West Africa, long before Europeans came...
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