Kente cloth, one of Ghana’s most recognisable cultural symbols, continues to stand as a powerful expression of heritage, pride and identity centuries after it first appeared in the Ashanti kingdom. Known locally as Nwentoma, meaning woven cloth, Kente traces its origins to the 17th century in present day Bonwire in the Ashanti region. According to […] The post Kente cloth remains powerful symbol of Ghanaian pride appeared first on Metro TV Online .