INSPIRE

The Sankofa project was originally created to inspire creatives around the world to embrace their culture.

Sankofa is a Twi word from the Akan Tribe of Ghana that translates to, “Return and get it, learn from the past.” This is the ethos behind not only the typeface itself, but the designs it inspires, and the culture it represents. Sankofa Display draws inspiration from African art styles, with a focus on straight-line geometric designs.

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MY DIETOTOXIC HE HI MONO BUTYRIN THE ORBO CYCLE.

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Jus digers gjordna ockala inne, Kämnin de ickell örevän, ste frar 8 ungar säl, and vride ber folkar i niskrak, Trekad och han af er – Siminn all.

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ÖREVÄN, STE FRAR 8 UNGAR SÄL, AND VÅR HÄR SIGST. åt i svänse, sen ramn sedhus. Jult atsäck synns dersom vå, – Sve förinn butprul föra öga över hett ommalo hvina sit tilled hen. Rezi caresc punieci de oferna sareaz doieia intrui narefi descă liecţi sau pul parearegi, pact şi c) eu protat ură sauzar.

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UMUNTU
NGUMUNTU
NGABANTU

Inspiration: African clay pot

Sankofa Display, a pan-African typeface, finds its inspiration in the geometric art prevalent across the continent. Rooted in African heritage, the typeface harmonizes straight lines with circles and dots, mirroring the intricate patterns seen in everyday items like the Zimbabwean clay pot. Growing up surrounded by these designs, I drew influence from their geometric precision.

Inspiration: Zimbabwe bird

This stone-carved bird is the national emblem of Zimbabwe, appearing on the national flag and coats of arms. The hungwe, Zimbabwean bird, contributes to the typeface with its intricate geometric motifs found at the base of the sculptures.

Inspiration: Zulu bead work & art

The vibrant Zulu traditional patterns add a colorful palette, creating a visually captivating and culturally resonant typeface that celebrates Africa’s geometric heritage in a concise and impactful manner.

SANKOFA

Why Sankofa?

Sankofa is a word in the Akan language of Ghana, West Africa, and it is associated with the proverb “Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi,” which translates to “It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten.”

The symbol of Sankofa is often represented as a bird with its head turned backward while its feet face forward, symbolizing the importance of reflecting on the past to move forward and make progress.

It has become a powerful symbol in various contexts, including art, literature, and cultural expressions, emphasizing the significance of history and heritage in shaping the present and the future.