If you want to know the values of a people, look at the way in which they decorate and build their homes. When I visit the homes of self-professing Africans, only to discover almost nothing in their homes indicates that they are indeed proud of their heritage. All too often our architecture ( those on the continent ) screams, “I don’t know who I am!” Below are some ideas for and images of African-centered home decorations and architecture that tell African stories. This imagery is especially important for our children in their formative years. Afro-Affirming images and objects around the house remind us of our Pan-African past, present and future. Be intentional folks.
Furnitures
Kitchen
Photo by Yoknyam Dabale
House structure / architecture
Art
©Omar Diaw Chimere
©Augustin Kassi
©Karen Seneferu
© karen Seneferu
Please note, I do not hold copyrights to these images.
Some useful design ideas here…I’ll come back here for some tips!
They sure are brother Kwamla and I am thankful for the opportunity to share with others.
bless up fam.
Thank you Sista Yoknyam for including me amongst this inspiring African Art influence. Karen Seneferu
Yem yo ( greetings) sistar Karen, it was my pleasure to include your work. I am a big fan of thoughtful artists and it would be a disservice for me to not share your work with others. Keep it up sistar fantastic!
Njika ( thank you)
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often, when I go to family functions, or have them attend, I tend to wonder how I might “imprint” these ideas, and discussions on them…maybe this is the way forward
Yem yo (greetings) fam Omalone1, yes, many times family members are the toughest crown but the good news is that, you could simply decorate your home without saying anything to them. When they are confronted by the arts, images, high possibility they will ask questions and that could spark a conversation.
Njika ( thank you) for the shout out and bless up.
Njika? hmm might recruit that