The Akoma Adinkra symbol looks exactly like a heart, but it represents more. The akoma "heart" symbol represents patience, goodwill, faithfulness, endurance and tolerance. According to the Agbo people group, when a person is said to "have a heart in his stomach," that person is very tolerant. The Akoma symbol is very popular in weddings throughout Ghana, and it's not hard to see why. To find out more about African culture and history visit the Africa Imports web site or Click Here. To find ideas for an African-Themed wedding, Click Here. Check out a huge selection of affordable African products by clicking on the links below!

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