word of the day: Sankofa

Sankofa

/SAHN-koh-fah/

Part of Speech: Noun / Symbol

Origin: Twi language, Akan people of Ghana

Definition: A powerful African philosophy meaning "to return and get it." It teaches that it’s never wrong to revisit the past to retrieve valuable knowledge or heritage.

Symbolism: Often shown as a bird turning its head backward while flying forward, or as a stylized heart in Adinkra symbols.

Example: "As Africa reclaims its future, we must Sankofa—reconnecting with the wisdom of our ancestors."