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Greetings and welcome to my blog page

'BACK TO OUR ROOTS.

I am a proud Ghanaian who was blessed with the name Naa Dzamah Pobee, but my friends call me Sister E.

This is a platform dedicated to grass-roots origins inspired by Culture and Traditions, Holistic Well-being, Mother Earth, Soul & Spirituality. We have gained knowledge and wisdom, but if it is not shared, then where is the love -

So 'BACK TO OUR ROOTS' was born.

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Blogging 101
October 14, 2019
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Celebrating Our Crown
August 23, 2019
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Chale Wote Festival
August 10, 2019
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Shop, Cake and Hair
August 9, 2019
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Panafest 2019
August 3, 2019

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Taking you Back to our Roots.

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Ubuntu (oo-buun-tu) a Nguni Bantu term that is a shortened version of Umuntu ngumuntu ngamantu, meaning - 'I am a person through other people. My humanity is tied to yours'.
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Although we often see ourselves as individuals, we cannot exist in isolation. There is a collective responsibility to operate, participate, prosper, care and compassion towards wellbeing for an economically sustained community.
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Let us continue to apply traditional African philosophy to build our nation. 'I am because we are, therefore because we are I am'

#nationbuilding #ubuntu #africanproverb #african #humanity #yearofreturn #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Celebrating Our Crown
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What does it mean to me?
Celebrating my culture, outer beauty and creativity with the adornment of a headwrap.
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Chale Wote head wrap salon - presentations interactive workshop & panel discussion.
Check blog post: http://thecalabashhub.com/celebrating-our-crown/
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In earliest periods wearing a type of head wrap was possessed by wealthier and important people. Others would decorate their heads using means like elaborate hear styles with flowers, beads, shells, metal, fabric, clay.
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Image 1: Daasanach of Ethiopia. Credit Eric Lafforgue
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How do you Celebrate Your Crown?

#chalewote2019 #headwrap #duku #crown
#backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Emancipation

After the Abolition Act 1833, Emancipation Day came into full force August 1834 to commemorate the final abolition of chattel slavery of the British Colonies.
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Celebrated annual throughout parts of the Caribbean, Canada, USA, Europe mainly on 1st August. With various activities: candlelight procession, reverential nights, testimonials, concerts.
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Celebrated in Ghana since 1998 Including a re-enactment of crossing river Pra at Assin Praso where captive ancestors had their last bath (aka slave river) Ndonko Nsuo.

#emancipation #panafest #african #liberation #ancestors #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Mami Wata
Whilst celebrating my earthstrong in Benin, I wondered into a dark unit at the cultural centre. Whilst speaking to the elder I mentioned Mami Wata - he brought out a carving - which I purchased.
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Mami Wata is pidgin English meaning Mother Water - a spirit deity depicted as a mermaid & snake charmer - with endless meanings, emotions, attitudes- bringing wealth and good fortune.
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The practice art of honouring Mami Wata have emerged under different guises - yemanja, santa marta la dominadora, lauren, oxum.
These rituals were carried across during the Trans Atlantic enslavement trade. Celebrated during festivals/ceremonies in parts of Africa, Americas (esp Brazil), Caribbean (esp Haiti), and by the Diaspora.
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Check out my Benin trip blog http://thecalabashhub.com/earthstrong-blessings-benin/

#mamiwata #waterspirit #deity #benin #vodun #spiritual #earthstrong #africa #diasporajourney #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Afro Comb - Afro Pick
Not just an ornament for grooming, it has history and meaning, an implement with style, significance and culture.
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Archaeology burial grounds and research study show variations of comb originated from Africa 6000 years. Adorned with motifs, figures, nature, artwork, tribal significance.
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In Ghana the Adinkra symbol Duafe (dua=wood, afe=comb) symbolizes the importance of grooming, beauty & cleanliness.
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Did you know the Black fist was added to the comb in 1969 by Samuel H. Bundles Jr & Henry M. Childrey(Tulloch). Became a political statement and expression of cultural pride.
Dr Willie L. Marrow designed the Afro Pick (1977), book (1973), 400 years without a comb documentary.
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Afro Comb - a commodity that sure has been in every African household.
Check out my blog
http://thecalabashhub.com/origins-of-the-afro-comb-exhibition/

#african #culture #afrocomb #duafe #ghana #ashanti #afropick #6000years #africanfashion #afrohair #afrohairstyle #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub (Image 'Power of the Fist' Ka-Son Reeves)

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Honouring Ancestors

Ancestors - Generation of relatives who have passed. Known/unknown, seen/not seen.
Ancestral Spirit - venerating departed family members spirits that are believed to have intervention powers used in living situations. How many times have you heard "my aunt came to me in a dream". ___________________________________________________

Sacred Traditions - We call upon the Ancestors' during libation, blessing, ceremony, prayers and offerings. In Africa there are many festivals celebrated to honour deities and Ancestors through song and dance.

Affirmations - I always call upon the Most-High and my Ancestors for guidance and finish with giving thanks.

Spiritually - Most connect to the Ancestors consciously or unconsciously. Ancestral day to me is everyday. African belief systems are that their souls are alive - in memory, a powerful source of inspiration, guidance and protection.

Ga dialect for Ancestors is blematsɛmɛi (blema = olden days. tsɛmɛi = fathers). ___________________________________________________

Do you honour the Ancestors?

#ancestors #Spiritually #traditions #panafrican #affirmations #generation #backtoourroots #ghana #thecalabashhub

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nh = ankh
The Coptic Ankh or Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol for life or: breath of life living - eternal life - key of life - key of the Nile. Other meanings based on the shape have been symbolised to represent fertility, spiritual and the original cross.
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The Egyptians believed in mortal existence and life after death - that energy of life emanated from the Ankh. Egyptian gods, pharaohs, kings are carved on tombs or pictures carrying the loop at the fingertips or with an Ankh in each hand representing immortality - offering the gift of life.
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Ankh are sold worldwide and commonly showcased as accessories, carvings, on bags, household goods.

A few people saw a picture of me wearing a wooded Ankh and asked me what it represented. They actually requested one. I do feel a sense of energy when I wear it as a positive charm.
#ankh #keyoflife #ancientegyptian #african #symbol #panafrica #guidance #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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"No matter where you come from as long as you're a black man you're an African. No mind your nationality, you have got the identity of an African"

Peter Tosh

A Jamaican artist and significant member of the Wailers with band members Bob Marley, Bunny Livingston.
This quote comes from his solo album Equal Rights - song 'Africa'. Which is still being played today due to significant lyrics.

Despite his recreational lifestyle, controversial statements, lyrics to oppressors - he was awarded with The Order of Merit.

#african #blackman #jamaica #wailers #petertosh #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Did they tell you at school that the world map (mercator projection of the globe) is not the true size, because the sphere cannot be shown on a flat surface without distortion - making the countries, shapes and sizes misrepresented. However, in time and advanced technology there have been several attempts to create a more realistic outlook of the globe - but still controversial.

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Graphical Designer Kai Krause attempted to prove that the map of Africa is actually bigger than portrayed - 'The True Size Of Africa, shows how many countries the continent can contain. Thus showing Africa is bigger than the entirety of the USA, China, Japan, India and most of Europe. (htt://kai.sub.blue/en/africa.html)

#africa #worldwide #knowledge #continent #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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