The Meaning of Sankofa

Sankofa is an Adinkra symbol of the Akan people of Ghana. It is often depicted as a bird turning
its head backward while carrying an egg — a symbol of the future.

Its meaning is simple, yet profound:

You must return to the past in order to move forward.

In Onyx Redemption, Sankofa is more than cultural symbolism. It is the spiritual foundation of
the story.

Tony Agyei’s journey is not about revenge.
It is about return.

Return to ancestry.
Return to identity.
Return to purpose.

The ring encircling the Onyx Redemption seal carries the Sankofa motif — a reminder that
progress requires remembrance.

Before a people can rise,
they must remember who they were.

From the many, we are one.