I think we need to go back to authentic African architecture. Seeing beautiful structures built centuries ago, still standing strong and looking far more beautiful than many of the modern buildings we put up today, is a real wake up call. Somewhere along the way, we lost it. #TheAfricanDiaries

Nov 11, 2026 · 1:54 PM UTC

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What’s shocking is that the so-called Ancient Roman architecture was built with Pozzolana, a building material abundant in every region of Ghana, yet we still spend millions of dollars importing clinker to produce cement that makes cost of building so high and unaffordable. 😭
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Well said King Sarkodie , China embraced their heritage and the Chinese civilization led to the modern superpower China 💯💪
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Modern architecture is soo raw… just bunch of box houses sitting on lands
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Yeah... It's best that we go back to our ancient architectural buildings and design
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We manifest was preaching Afrocentric and authenticity,you mocked him with your fake America designs. You’re a disgrace to the continent bro.
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That's why we need #BlackPowerAlbum to address this issue
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Sark sef won't sleep in that authentic African architecture building lol
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we overcopied the west that we lost ours
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Absolutely, we need to rediscover our roots.
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We truly lost it We don’t have craftsmanship now
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Before you build, look at how our grandparents built. Courtyards and breezy verandas still make sense in Ghana’s heat. A look back at Asante architecture gmmb.gov.gh/asante-tradition…
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You should have been on this song waaa
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Ofcus!
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Which part of Uganda 🇺🇬 are you now Mike?
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Oh yes🖤❤️
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You are right king 👑
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the african diaries
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Vraaaaaah… “We lost it” is a powerful statement. But what exactly did we lose—and where can we still find it? Perhaps the real conversation is not just about returning to old structures, but rediscovering the wisdom behind how they were built
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Boss we’re hearing you’ve just sold out the O2
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The light of the game
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Colonisation
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Very necessary
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I tell you
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Very true
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Start living in a hut then
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For real
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thats the only way to our future 💪🏿💪🏿
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True
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Atta kwame building
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SarkCess 🙌🏾👑
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Real definition of travel and see
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We lost a lot of our identity
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Very true
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