Adinkra is a spoken word collection that celebrates all aspects of the human condition, it blends cultures and spiritualities; it touches upon human realtionships and social conditions; it explores the male and female genders and sacred union.  The name Adinkra comes from the African symbol language, the philosophies of which underline this collection.

Adinkra symbols where developed by the peoples of Ghana and Cote' d'lvoire for use in decorating fabric and can be traced back to the 17th century. Over time, the number of symbols grew. In modern times, they have been used for every-day wear, as well as for special occasions. Each Adinkra symbol has a unique name and meaning derived either from a proverb, a historical event, human attitude, animal behaviour, plant life, forms and shapes of inanimate and man-made objects. Their meanings of motifs may be categorized as follows: Aesthetics, Ethics, Human Relations and Religious concepts.