STONES OF TEARS

Once one began to delve into the rich Afrikan history of Cape Coast Ghana' Central Region, the Slave Castles of Ghana; and, the deep rooted sentiments of the Stone of Tears, one soon realize that it is not a history that can be told but one that can only be experienced!

The slave castles of Ghana, West Africa have long stood as silent monuments to one of history’s saddest legacies – the intercontinental slave trade.

Their stones reflect the undeniable horror and injustice that results when humans are treated as chattel. The castles were made from bricks of clay, forming mammoth impenetrable walls, housing captured men and women, sealing their fates and sealing them off from all they knew and loved. 

The result is now history; a painful prick at the conscience of those who dare to remember what historians would choose to forget.  But still the castles stand in quiet testimony of a truth that can no longer be ignored.

From the depths of the ancient ruins of the Cape Coast Afrika Enslavement castle emanated the inspiration for creating designs which will in no time create a sensation all over the world.  Designer Nana Kweku Egyir Gyepi III presents PAAHD™!

Pan African Ancestors Historical Designs (PHAAD) is an exquisite African designing company in Cape Coast Ghana, West Africa.  The collection consists of over 12,000, one-of-a-kind, unique patented designs. These designs are from the depths of the ancient ruins of the Cape’s Enslavement Castles and emanates with inspiration and rich culture that boasts of original creative earthy designs.  These designs will create an awareness and immense sensation as they sweep across the world teeming with the rich heritage of Life that could only come from Mother Africa.

PAAHD™ designs will harness the power of computer technology and expert sublimation to allow great ancient designs to exude the essence of vibrancy with cutting edge technology!

Chief Nana Kweku Egyir Gyepi III and the SUCARDIF Organization objective is to raise public knowledge and awareness of the Slave Castles dungeons of Ghana West Africa, their significance in history of  and that they will become recognized as the last remaining monument of  pass History  and the slave trade on African soil.

This objective is best met by the completion of a three-phase project that would include the publication of books and other educational materials, a nationwide tour of  castle artifacts and a documentary  under great criticism.  This three-phase project is called “The Stones of Tears”. Ultimately, the completion of this endeavor will result in a better public understanding of slavery’s global impact and open the door to healing political relationships and to the restoration of a Nation of peoples.

The chief, along with his supporters and the people of West Africa, plan to establish a monument on the shores of Ghana in Cape Coast that will stand 777 feet high; jet black in remembrance of the life, legacy and evolutionary triumphs of the African Diaspora. This symbol of healing, called the TOWER OF RETURN will be a new monument dedicated to the ideals of solidarity and goodwill.  It will be the 'gateway of return', welcoming and embracing our displaced brothers and sisters, and a monument that will speak to our collective consciousness to never again devalue human life.

We are writing a new history – one that will honor the past and carry us into the future.