The word Akoma comes from the Adinkra symbols of Ghana, West Africa. These symbols represent concepts of original thought.  It's literal meaning is "the heart" and represents love, unity, endurance, patience, tolerance, goodwill, and faithfulness. It also symbolizes tolerance in the face of frustration and stresses the need for patience. Queen Akoma expresses those ideals by specializing in products that promote peace, spirituality, and healing of the soul.