Africa’s gentle giant’, the giraffe symbolizes grace, peace, individuality, protection, communication, perception, and farsightedness. As qilins symbolize luck, prosperity, and success, so does giraffes represent good omens, longevity, and protection.

Silence is golden” suggests that there is inherent wisdom and virtue in choosing to remain silent rather than speaking. It implies that in some circumstances, silence can be more valuable, effective, or dignified than words. The phrase encourages the appreciation of quietude and restraint in communication.

Gye Nyame” translates to “except for God” or “only God” in the Akan language. The symbol encapsulates the Akan belief in the omnipotence and supremacy of the Supreme Being or God. It conveys the idea that all things are under the control and guidance of a higher power, emphasizing the Akan people’s reliance on and reverence for the divine.

The horse is a majestic animal that embodies the spiritual power of independence, freedom, nobleness, endurance, confidence, triumph, heroism, and competition. Its symbol is associated with strength, courage, and freedom.

In many African cultures emphasize the idea of complementary roles for men and women. Rather than seeing gender roles as strictly hierarchical, there is often an understanding that men and women have distinct but equally valuable contributions to make within the family and community.