FAQ
What's the meaning of "Djeli"?

Also spelled “jali” or “jeli” and their craft, “jaliyaa,” are very present in the cultures of several West African countries, such as Gambia, Senegal, Mali or Guinea. The djeli is a  storyteller in Western Africa who perpetuates the oral tradition and history of a village, family or people

The image is that of a traditional African hut. Here it symbolizes a safe space where all can gather.
The colours are those associated with the panafrican movement, namely: 

  • Red: the blood that unites all people of Black African ancestry, and shed for liberation;
  • Black: for the people whose existence as a nation, though not a nation-state, is affirmed by the existence of the flag;
  • Green: the abundant and vibrant natural wealth of Africa, the Motherland.

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