Aklama, 2000
40" x 25"
mixed medium
The day of which Aklama gifts is not heralded
by sunrise*
Aklama is a personal god among the
Eve*. He is also a god of good luck and so his name is used
as an Eve word for good luck. He gives gifts to people when
they least expect them. The proverb can be used as an encouragment
to people to be always hopeful and to banish anxiety from
their lives. It is an expression of faith in the goodness
of life or God.
*Sunrise : In this context means
earth shaking event
*Eve : Ethnic group found in Ghana and Togo
From African proverbs. The moral
value of Eve Proverbs, Guide to conduct Vol.II. N.K. Dzobo.
Bureau of Ghana Languages.
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