Yaka Month #asrafoi tomorrow' Size 8 × 8

tomorrow' Size 8 × 8 inches

and the creativity of the African diaspora

Inspiration has been drawn from the Ghanaian cloth Kente

Atswa - "Prevention is better than cure"

Yaka Month #asrafoi tomorrow' Size 8 × 8Yaka meaning "unfruitful month" is a powerful piece of contemporary African art rooted in GaDangme history. Once considered a time of hardship and misfortune, Yaka was the 13th month in the original GaDangme calendar, which followed a 28 day, 13 month lunar cycle. Falling between Afuabe (December) and Aharabata (January), Yaka was eventually removed when the calendar was adapted to the 12 month system we use today. This artwork reflects resilience,