Sankofa

Sankofa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates as "go back and get it" (san - return; ko - go; fa - look, seek and take). It is associated with two Adinkra symbols: a stylised heart and a mythical bird that flies forward with its head turned backwards, carrying an egg in its mouth. The Sankofa concept emphasises that there is value in learning from the past in order to build a positive future. It has been widely adopted in African American culture, the African diaspora and educational settings as a philosophical and design motif.