'Akoma Ntoaso' (Linked Hearts) Print
'Akoma Ntoaso' (Linked hearts) A3 Print by Janina Nana Yaa
160gsm paper
An Akan Adinkra symbol that reminds us to connect with each other through heart to heart resonance. Encouraging understanding and authentic connection
The logo for 'Akoma Ntoaso African Creators'. All funds made from this print will be supporting this initiative. To find out more head to the tab 'Akoma Ntoaso African Creators' in the menu.
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Janina Nana Yaa Asiedu (they/them) is a Queer Ghanaian artist, Ritualist and Ancestral practitioner. Born in Aotearoa NZ and founder of House of Afi x Nyame Dua, they offer visual art, herbal skin-care, spiritual adornments and divination that guide the collective through the waters of Ancestral healing & intimacy.
Janina’s artwork embraces the use of vibrant tones to call the unseen to be seen - honouring African Divinities, Adinkra symbols and mystical forces of Nature. Their heart is most fulfilled when uplifting LGBTQIA+, African, Black and Brown community. Deeply inspired by Indigenous patterns, line work and naturally informed by their upbringing in Tāmaki Makaurau their art reflects their ancestral migration as manu / tauiwi and the ongoing connection to whenua and Tangata Whenua Māori.
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