Donno Ntoaso (2021)

My soul came with a donno.
I speak the truth of the unheard screams.
I sing state of minds.
I tell beautiful tales of true kings and queens and heroes.
I demand for the oppressed.
I preach to the hopeless
And praise the righteous.
My voice rises soft and strong, and wise.
It will be heard till the end of times.

Donno Ntoaso means talking drum. It is the Adinkra symbol of poetic eloquence, praise, goodwill and wisdom. 
« The talking drum is a communication device common to many tribes across West Africa. It is beaten to relay a local language and convey a message to people within the community. » (Adinkra Brand)
The character of this painting is an incarnation of the Donno Ntoaso symbol.
A true passionnate of words, of sounds, vibrations and goodwill, she grew up to be a speaker, a singer, a people's advocate.
Her soul came with a donno. She will be heard till the end of times.

My soul came with a donno.
I speak the truth

of the unheard screams.
I sing state of minds.
I tell beautiful tales of true kings and queens and heroes.
I demand for the oppressed.
I preach to the hopeless
And praise the righteous.
My voice rises soft and strong, and wise.
It will be heard till the end of times.                               

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Donno Ntoaso means talking drum. It is the Adinkra symbol of poetic eloquence, praise, goodwill and wisdom. 
« The talking drum is a communication device common to many tribes across West Africa. It is beaten to relay a local language and convey a message to people within the community. » (Adinkra Brand)
The character of this painting is an incarnation of the Donno Ntoaso symbol.
A true passionnate of words, of sounds, vibrations and goodwill, she grew up to be a speaker, a singer, a people's advocate.
Her soul came with a donno. She will be heard till the end of times.