Dikan Center

With your support, we can make it a reality

Dikan Center will serve as Africa’s home for stories, culture, community, and learning. We carefully designed the building to align with the needs and lifestyle of the African people. The structure includes a library, courtyard, studios, theater, gallery, events space, outdoor exhibition yard, archival rooms, classrooms, center for kids and teens, media center, and offices. It will be located in Accra, Ghana

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Inspiration

 In most African cultures, everything has a meaning and purpose. Dikan center was designed with that in mind, incorporating these principles; the Adinkra symbols, fabric, the shape, ornaments, etc. The building was designed to mirror is the Akrafokonmu. Akrafokonmu is a triangular ornament, special emblems of leadership worn by paramount Chiefs, rulers, and queen mothers in various parts of Ghana—for centuries, it has been an expression of royal status, bravery,  tradtion, and trading power for the people. 

“In African tradition, the palace is the home to culture and tradition. It is a gathering place for people to come together for festivals, to settle disputes and celebrate.  It’s a place for celebrations and where stories are regularly told and preserved.”

“In Africa tradition, the palace is the home to culture and tradition. Its where traditions are practice. It is a place of gathering of the people. It’s a place for celebrations and where stories are told and preserved.”