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Gye Nyame

Gye Nyame is a powerful symbol from the Akan people of Ghana, representing the omnipotence and supremacy of God. The phrase means "Except for God" or "Supremacy of God," emphasizing that nothing exists or happens without divine will. Often depicted as a stylized abstract design or a circle with intricate patterns, it embodies faith, spiritual strength, and trust in a higher power. Gye Nyame is commonly used in jewelry, clothing, and art to express reverence and acknowledgment of God's ultimate authority in life.