Make a little room for comfort. SANKOFA pairs the earthy warmth of sandalwood with the gentle sweetness of vanilla in a rich shea body butter that helps moisturize and soften your skin. Made with unrefined Ghanaian shea butter produced by the women of Sabruka Shea Village, each 6 oz. (170 g) size brings heritage and everyday care together.
Sankofa (Go Back and Get It) is an Akan concept that reminds us to return to our roots, learn from the past, and carry forward what is valuable.
Inspired by this philosophy, our sandalwood-and-vanilla blend offers a warm, grounding fragrance and a quiet reminder: honoring where we come from can include making space to care for ourselves today.
Choose a reusable coconut shell or a glass jar using the container selector before adding your body butter to the cart.
Our coconut shell containers are handcrafted in Ghana by our artisan partner, Akooshi, giving discarded coconut shells a new purpose. If you choose this option, the container can remain part of your home long after the last scoop, holding small keepsakes or finding another everyday use.
AHOTƆ (pronounced Ah-ho-toh), meaning peace, comfort, and ease in Twi, celebrates Ghanaian heritage, traditional skincare, and intentional self-care.
Rooted in the art of rest and renewal, each blend is made with rich, unrefined shea butter produced by the women of Sabruka Shea Village in Northern Ghana. Lightly scented and thoughtfully crafted, AHOTƆ brings a little everyday luxury to your routine while honoring the women and traditions behind it.
Rub a small amount between your palms to soften, then gently massage into your skin. Take a breath, enjoy the warm scent, and give yourself a moment to pause. A little goes a long way.
Caution: For external use only. Patch test before use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Ayebea’s Sankofa Marketplace buys directly from Sabruka Shea Village Foundation. Choosing a product made with our Sabruka-sourced shea butter helps sustain that direct purchasing relationship.
Through AHOTƆ, we celebrate Ghanaian craftsmanship, traditional knowledge, and the people behind the care you bring home.
Discover your AHOTƆ ritual: The Art of Rest & Renewal, including shea butter care, scent stories, and our Ghanaian artisan partners.
AHOTƆ — The Art of Rest & Renewal.
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