Abusuapanyin Tough Case for iPhone® Abusuapanyin is a Twi/Fante title for the head of a family. It translates directly to "family elder". Spellings differ in some dialects and even in Fante but it is a mutually intelligible word across ...

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An Abusuapanyin phone case—for iPhone 16 pro max—lying in the center of a dark brown wooden table, surrounded by stationary and a black wristwatch.

Start your weekend by accomplishing one of your postponed goals!

Abusuapanyin is a Twi / Fante title for the head of a family. It translates directly to “family elder”. The head honcho, the don dada, the final boss!
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The quote is such a beautiful summary of the subject matter 💛

Gustavo Perez Firmat via Junot Diaz Great quote from Gustavo Perez Firmat. This is the quote Junot Diaz, author of “Drown”, utilized as the opening epigraph of that book. One of the best quotes I’ve seen regarding t…

Your essay on decolonize your lust gets more specific re: what Gustavo Perez Firmat (born in Cuba, raised in Miami, FL, USA) writes in the poem below. I first read it as the epigraph of Junot Diaz's 'Drown,' whose translation is titled 'Negocios.'

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Dominican American Julia Alvarez's novel, how the garcia girls lost their accent, I believe has that scene where someone from the home country asks the main character what language she loves in.

Different Shapes of Afia Mug Afia is a feminine Akan day name for a child born on a Friday. The Baoulé name, Affoué, in turquoise, is actually given to a child born on a Saturday. This is due to historical factors related to thei...

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White mug with navy blue color on the inside, with different cultural variations of the Akan name, Afia, colorfully designed on it.

Afia is a feminine Akan day name for a child born on a Friday.

FUN FACT:
The Baoulé name, Affoué, is actually given to a child born on a *Saturday.

This mug, featuring some of the cultural variations of the Akan name, Afia, is available on our website in different colors!
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Oh that would be an interesting class because of all that this it is connected to. I’d especially love to find out what people think about the ways in which those not very attached to the Global North(indigenes who simply can’t speak English, etc) have circumvented this looming issue.

Reading this against something J Alvarez wrote about loving in Spanish v English. Such a good read; def trying to find a way to teach this as I debate which course to teach it in.

Decolonize Your Lust Across Africa, in the world at large even, a pervasive linguistic preference for vulgarity in English exists in the performance of sex acts and, as always, colonialism and neocolonialism are to blame

I love this essay. It does an interesting job of linking the common problem of the loss of language for sex in indigenous [African] languages—as a result of colonialism and neocolonialism—to the extinction of said indigenous languages.
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Barka Da Ranar Haihuwa Birthday Greeting card Let someone close to you know you care about them on their special day! Barka Da Ranar Haihuwa translates literally to "Blessings on the day of your birth" but also works great as a formal "Happy Birt...

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Yellow birthday card on display with white envelope.

Yellow birthday card in Hausa, set in size comparison with two small potted plants.

Let your special one know they’re loved. Wish them a Happy Birthday in #Hausa!

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Banana cork-back coaster A triple jackpot: Enjoy your favorite beverage, Protect your table/nightstand, Learn something new! The coaster is waterproof and heat-resistant, a durable improvement to your home decor.All words use...

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A mug sits atop our banana-designed coaster. Another unoccupied coaster lies by it, showing the design more clearly.

A closeup of the banana l-designed coaster, detailing 7 different African languages that translate to “banana”

We really like this one!
Enjoy your favorite beverage,
Protect your table,
Learn something new.
The coaster is waterproof and heat-resistant—a durable improvement to your home decor!

All words used as labels translate to “banana” in the indicated language.
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Uniquely Yours Names are central to identity, especially in general African culture. They tell of where you're from, who you're associated with, under which circumstances you were born, or even what you personify. W...

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The Evè expression, Tso, and the isiXhosa expression, Tjo, are pronounced similarly and used in very Similar ways!

While both languages are absolutely unrelated, Tjo and Tso are still used to express surprise, shock and sometimes displeasure.

This week we come across two words, pronounced similarly, that are used culturally in both Eʋè and Xhosa to express similar emotions. We love this discovery a lot because there is such a wide gap between these two languages but they still manage to share similarity in some way 💕

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Dark grey mug with a design of a skeleton standing in a mug fills with a beverage that produces foam.

Good times! Great drinks! Cool memories! Do it all with our Anigye Nko Ara mug.

“Anigye Nko Ara” is a Twi phrase that translates to “Just Hqppiness” or “Absolute Fun”.

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Mugs Celebrating the rich linguistic diversity of Africa by offering a unique range of products featuring imprints in various African languages.

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We have cool discounts on mugs till April! Enjoy this small visual catalog of our mug collection.
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Ggwe Asinga Accent Mug Ggwe Asinga is a Luganda phrase that translates to "You're the best." Wo yɛ Gam is a Twi phrase that translates to, “You’re the best.” EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.c...

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11oz white mug with a orange inner lining and “Wo yɛ Gam” designed on its sides.

We added a Twi option to our Luganda-based Ggwe Asinga 11oz mug!

Wo yɛ Gam is a Twi phrase that translates to, “You’re the best.”

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Model crouched by a stool while wearing our Black Akasanoma tshirt.

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee and charm your way out like a sparrow 🙂

Akasanoma is a Twi word that means, “Sparrow”.

What other languages will you like to see this in?

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Ukhozi Embroidered Long Sleeve T-Shirt Why not strut about confidently in our embroidered long sleeve t-shirt? Only good things can come of it!Ukhozi is an IsiXhosa/IsiZulu/Ndebele word that means "eagle". ⵉⴳⵉⴷⴻⵔ, pronounced Igider, is a K...

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Model sitting on a desk out of frame with a wide smile while wearing our Black embroidered long sleeve Ukhozi Tshirt.

Why not strut about confidently in our embroidered long sleeve t-shirt? Only good things can come of it!

Ukhozi is an IsiXhosa/IsiZulu/Ndebele word that means "eagle".

ⵉⴳⵉⴷⴻⵔ, pronounced Igider, is a Kabyle(Berber) word for "eagle".

M'akoma Teddy Bear Plushie Meet our cute teddy bear donning a cool t-shirt. It’s the perfect cuddling buddy for people of all ages!M'akoma bɔ ma wo is Twi phrase that literally means "My heart beats for you" or more finely to "...

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A teddy bear plushie with a romantic message in kiswahili.

A teddy bear plushie with a romantic message in Twi.

A teddy bear plushie with a romantic message in Igbo.

Valentine’s is fast approaching! Get our Teddy Bear Plushies to remind your loved ones all year round that they’re always on your mind.

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Adjoa Engraving Stretch Bar Bracelet This unique bracelet is crafted from genuine semi-precious natural stone, giving you an aesthetically elevated look. Adjoa is a feminine Akan day name for a child born on a Monday. Material: 316L Surg...

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This Valentine’s, we’ve engraved stretchy bracelets with some variant Akan day names. Get them as a gift for an Akan person you care about!
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Ggwe Asinga Infant T-shirt Toddler Baby This 100% combed, ring-spun cotton infant fine jersey tee delivers on all fronts. It is the perfect balance between comfort and durability. Light fabric (4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)) Classic fit Runs true t...

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