Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene

Meaning and philosophical significance of Nea Ope Se Obedi Hene

He who wants to be a king. A symbol of the qualities of a leader, service, and leadership skills. From the expression, “Nea ope se obedi hene daakye no firi asee sua som ansa,” to wit, “He who wants to be a king in the future begins by learning how to serve.”

References

The meaning of the symbol was taken from Cloth as Metaphor by G. F. Kojo Arthur

Adinkra Chart: Explore West African Symbols

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