In this episode, Libba speaks with Madia Cooper-Ashirifi of Brenau University about a new graduation tradition: the Nyansapo Kente Stole Ceremony. This ceremony honors graduating students who wish to partake in longstanding traditions with West African roots that represent a right of passage into a new life phase. This ceremony provides graduates an opportunity to reflect on their journey at Brenau, the challenges they have overcome, and what lies ahead for them as they transition into a new life chapter. Madia shares the symbolism of this ceremony including the colors and design of the stole, the processional walk, the bestowing of the stole, traditional drumming within the ceremony, and more.

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