A symbol of reclaiming history, ancestry, and self-understanding, 'Sankofa' serves as a reminder that moving forward requires honoring and learning from where we have been, rather than erasing our history.
Tied to the phrase, "Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi," which means "It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten." The Twi direct translation breaks down into san (return), ko (go), and fa (fetch or seek).
