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Reinforcing the presence of—and interest in—African languages through useable products. Our website: https://www.afronalia.com Our other platforms: https://linktr.ee/afronalia
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Nov 18
We're thrilled to introduce #Afronalia: A venture that seeks to reinforce the presence of—and interest in—African languages by bringing together mainstream design and the linguistic diversity of African languages through wearable, useable products.
Two models standing together, puffing up their cheeks with their eyes closed. They’re both wearing beanies. One of them is wearing a hoodie with the isiZulu words, “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu” designed on the front. The other is wearing a hoodie with the name Igbo name “Amaka” designed on it, with its letters interspersed between what looks like a purple hibiscus flower. A model sitting with his arm propped coolly on his raised right leg. The shot has him pictured blowing bubble gum while wearing a soft, warm sweater with the Twi/Fante words, “Suro nipa na gyae saman” designed on it. A white clock with a black base that has words in place of the usual cardinal numbers. These words are cardinal numbers in Éʋegbe. A Christmas-themed season’s greetings card in Yorùbá. It is mostly dark green with golden insignia that implies some form of aristocracy. Printed on this card, in elegant text, is the greeting, “Eku Odun”.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 2d
Snag them before Halloween, on our website!

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Kabewa Knitted Pumpkin Beanie
Our soft and lightweight Kabewa Knitted Beanie is a go-to for those cooler days. It is sure to keep you cozy and stylish. Kàbewà is a Hausa word that translates to "Pumpkin". Age restrictions: For adu...
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 2d
Our soft and lightweight Kabewa Knitted Beanie is a go-to for those cooler days. It is sure to keep you cozy and stylish.

Kàbewà is a Hausa word that translates to "Pumpkin".

#afronalia #africanlanguages #africanfashion #hausa #fallfashion #blacksky #langsky
The coffee-colored Kabewa Knitted Beanie in front of a colorful backdrop. A gold watch sits atop it. A closeup of the coffee-colored Kabewa Knitted Beanie.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 3d
Cozy up in our Kwadu Central Throw Blanket! It comes in two different sizes and is made plush for comfort and warmth.

Kwadu is a Twi/Fante word that translates to “Banana”

#afronalia #africanlanguages #twi #fante #kwadu #africanproducts #family #blanket #blacksky #langsky
A soft, yellow Kwadu Central blanket lying atop a woven basket. A kwadu central throw blanket draped over an armchair.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 9d
Get this mug on our website today! We have weekend discounts!

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Different Shapes of Kwasi Mug
Kwasi is a masculine Akan day name for a child born on a Sunday. The Baoulé name, Kouassi, in orange, is actually given to a child born on a Monday. This is due to historical factors related to their ...
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 9d
Kɔsi and Kwashi are Éʋe and Gã variants respectively.
The Ndyuka people of Suriname/French Guiana also use Kwasi! #polyglot #kwasi
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 9d
Kwasi is a masculine Akan day name for a child born on a Sunday.

The Baoulé name, Kouassi, in orange, is actually given to a child born on a Monday. This is due to historical factors related to their separation from the Asantes.

#afronalia #africanproducts #akan #kwasi #mug #blacksky #langsky
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 17d
This week we found a nice similarity between a KiSwahili word and a Twi word. It’s so cool because these two languages are not AT ALL related!

Does this word appear in your language?

#afronalia #africanlanguages #kiswahili #twi #homophones #polyglot #blacksky #langsky
The KiSwahili word, nne, and the Twi word, nns, sound exactly the same. They're cross lingual homophones! Swipe to see what they mean! The Kiswahili word, nne, means "four" while the Twi word, nns, means "today" Like, Repost and Share if learned something new!
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 24d
Glad you like it 💕💕
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Citizen.Coping @propcazhpm.bsky.social · 25d
I love this saying 🤭😈 and the shirts are super nice!

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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 25d
Hu M’ani So Ma Me Nti Na Atwe Mmienu Nam is a popular #Twi #proverb that conveys the importance of community/support. It loosely translates to, “Antelopes walk in pairs so they can do favors for each other”. We replaced “antelopes”(atwe) with “devils”(abonsam) for comic effect😅.

#langsky #blacksky
Two models posing in the Afronalia Abonsam Mmienu tshirt. Left model is wearing a black variation and right model is wearing the charcoal(greyish-green) variation. Closeup of the Afronalia Abonsam Mmienu tshirt in Navy color.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 24d
Don’t forget to shop on Afronalia this weekend. We’re putting up some interesting products!

#africanlanguages #chiLuba #seTswana #africanproducts #africanfashion #blacksky #langsky #polyglot
A blue Muoyo tshirt in ChiLuba. The shirt is on a black hanger in front of a dark background.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 25d
An absolutely perfect gift for you and your bestie or loved one. Get it on our website!

#afronalia #africanproducts #africanlanguages #polyglot

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Abonsam Mmienu Premium T-shirt
Wrap yourself in comfort with this 100% combed cotton premium tee. It has a soft, luxurious feel. Style it up or down to suit any occasion.Hu M'ani So Ma Me Nti Na Atwe Mmienu Nam is a well-known Akan...
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · 25d
Hu M’ani So Ma Me Nti Na Atwe Mmienu Nam is a popular #Twi #proverb that conveys the importance of community/support. It loosely translates to, “Antelopes walk in pairs so they can do favors for each other”. We replaced “antelopes”(atwe) with “devils”(abonsam) for comic effect😅.

#langsky #blacksky
Two models posing in the Afronalia Abonsam Mmienu tshirt. Left model is wearing a black variation and right model is wearing the charcoal(greyish-green) variation. Closeup of the Afronalia Abonsam Mmienu tshirt in Navy color.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Sep 14
Lounge on our soft Xihenge Àbàrbá multi-language pillow and recall all the good times!

How do you say “pineapple” in your language?

#blacksky #langsky #africanproducts

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Xihenge Abarba Pillows
A strategically placed yellow accent can bring the whole room to life, and this pillow is just what you need to do that. Xihenge and Àbàrbá are XiTsonga and Hausa words respectively that both mean "Pi...
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Sep 14
You wouldn’t believe how many African languages we found over time that had some variant of “ananas” for the word for “Pineapple”. Here are two languages that have a purely native name for the word: Xihenge and Àbarbá for #XiTsonga and #Hausa respectively!

#afronalia #africanlanguages #langsky
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Sep 13
You can get the tshirt through this link. It also has a Gã variant! #blacksky #langsky #gã

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Kpera Ye Oversized T-shirt
This heavyweight oversized tee nails that laid-back streetwear look. Made from 100% cotton, it’s soft, structured, and perfect for layering or wearing solo. With a vintage-washed vibe, it’s made to st...
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Sep 13
"Kpera ye" is a Kpelle phrase that is often translated as "please". It is
more indicative of supplication than the English please. It can be used where the request is seen as unusual or serious, or to indicate persistence. Just like abeg!

#afronalia #africanlanguages #kpelle #langsky #blacksky
A black Kpera Ye Tshirt design featuring a pleading hand and text. The T-shirt’s left sleeve features the Afronalia logo.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Sep 12
This week, we find out about the Gã and Yorùbá homophones, agbo and àgbò respectively.

Like, share, repost so others can see!

#afronalia #africanlanguages #yorùbá #gã #agbo #àgbò #CrossLingualHomophones #blackSky #langSky #polyglot
The Gã word, agbo, and the Yorùbá word, àgbò, are pronounced exactly the same! Swipe to see what they mean! The Gã word, agbo, means "big" while the Yorubá word, àgbò, means "ram", as in a male sheep. Like and repost if you learned something new!
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Sep 6
Don’t forget to shop on our website this weekend. Leave feedback. Tell your friends and family about it. Let’s build community around this project!

(Are you still here? Go check it out already 🙂)

#afronalia #africanlanguages #africanproducts #africanfashion #langsky #blacksky
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Aug 31
Grab the tshirt here. It also comes in Igbo!

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Ndidi Box T-Shirt
Our Ndidi Box Tee with a relaxed, over-sized fit and sturdy construction is guaranteed to give you the streetwear look. Ndidi is an Igbo word that means "Patience" Age restrictions: For adults EU Warr...
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Aug 31
Our Embroidered Abotar Box Tee with a relaxed, over-sized fit and sturdy construction is guaranteed to give you the streetwear look.

Abotar is a Fante word that means “Patience” and directly means a quality of calming your chest(figuratively representing a troubling emotion)

#blacksky #langsky
A vintage black embroidered Abotar tshirt. The designed text sits in the middle top of the shirt.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Aug 30
These are always fun 😄

#blacksky #somali #langsky
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Aug 24
The blanket is up on our website!

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Kwadu Central Throw Blanket
That's Bananas! Prepare to cozy up in our soft, hypoallergenic Kwadu Central throw blanket. Kwadu is a Twi word that means "Banana" Age restrictions: For adults EU Warranty: 2 years Other compliance i...
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Aug 24
Cozy up during family time on our Kwadu Central Throw Blanket! It comes in two different sizes and is made plush for comfort and warmth.

Kwadu is a Twi/Fante word that translates to “Banana”

#afronalia #africanlanguages #twi #fante #kwadu #blacksky #langsky #polyglot #africanproducts #family
Young child covers themself with our Kwadu Central Blanket while on a kneeling pose A close up shot of the plush throw blanket.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Aug 23
Update your bath decor with our Horow Me Fi Nyinara Shower Curtain.

Horow Me Fi Nyinara is a Twi phrase that translates directly to “Wash all my dirt away” or more finely to, “Wash me Clean”.

#afronalia #africanlanguages #twi #bathroomdecor #showercurtain #blacksky #langsky #polyglot
Dark green design of this shower curtain hangs in a bathroom with pastel themes of white and brown. The full shower curtain design, complete with a rain cloud and text forming a semi-circle around it.
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Afronalia @afronalia.com · Aug 16
We’re glad you appreciate it. We’re still doing research, based on our language resources(often native speakers) so we can learn more cool cross-lingual homophones!
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