Kotoka Tee – Kum Apem A
Strength in numbers. Power in unity.
This piece draws inspiration from the sacred porcupine — the enduring emblem of the Ashanti Kingdom. A symbol of defense, resilience, and collective power.
The back features the revered Asante proverb:
“Kum Apem A, Apem Beba.”
"Kill a thousand, and a thousand will come"
It’s more than a phrase.
It’s a mindset.
It’s ancestral resilience woven into modern identity.
The bold yellow crest on the chest represents pride and authority, while the circular back graphic reinforces unity — because the porcupine never stands alone.
This isn’t just a tee.
It’s heritage.
It’s Asanteman.
It’s Dieaspora.
Wear the symbol.
Stand unshaken.
Item Number:RT0030
Gender:Unisex
Model:Regular
Fabric:100% cotton
Fabric Weight:6.5 oz/yd² (220 g/m²)
Fabric Thickness:Moderate
Care Instructions:Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean
Features:Basics, Casual, Daily Casual, Holiday, Home, Outdoor, Party, School, Festival, Pure Cotton, Short Sleeve, Regular Sleeve, Round Neck / O-Neck, Regular, Regular, Summer, Spring
Print Size:40*52cm
Notes:Minor batch differences can occur during blank garment production due to variations in fabric, dye and processing. This is common in apparel manufacturing, and we work hard to keep every item consistent.
Size Chart
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
| inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm |
| Chest | 19.5 | 49.5 | 20.3 | 51.5 | 21.1 | 53.5 | 21.9 | 55.5 | 22.6 | 57.5 | 23.4 | 59.5 |
| Length | 25.6 | 65 | 26.4 | 67 | 27.2 | 69 | 28.0 | 71 | 28.7 | 73 | 29.5 | 75 |
| Shoulder | 17.3 | 44 | 18.1 | 46 | 18.9 | 48 | 19.7 | 50 | 20.5 | 52 | 21.3 | 54 |
| Sleeve length | 7.8 | 19.7 | 8.0 | 20.2 | 8.1 | 20.7 | 8.3 | 21.2 | 8.5 | 21.7 | 8.7 | 22.2 |
Kotoka Tee – Kum Apem A
Strength in numbers. Power in unity.
This piece draws inspiration from the sacred porcupine — the enduring emblem of the Ashanti Kingdom. A symbol of defense, resilience, and collective power.
The back features the revered Asante proverb:
“Kum Apem A, Apem Beba.”
"Kill a thousand, and a thousand will come"
It’s more than a phrase.
It’s a mindset.
It’s ancestral resilience woven into modern identity.
The bold yellow crest on the chest represents pride and authority, while the circular back graphic reinforces unity — because the porcupine never stands alone.
This isn’t just a tee.
It’s heritage.
It’s Asanteman.
It’s Dieaspora.
Wear the symbol.
Stand unshaken.
Item Number:RT0030
Gender:Unisex
Model:Regular
Fabric:100% cotton
Fabric Weight:6.5 oz/yd² (220 g/m²)
Fabric Thickness:Moderate
Care Instructions:Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean
Features:Basics, Casual, Daily Casual, Holiday, Home, Outdoor, Party, School, Festival, Pure Cotton, Short Sleeve, Regular Sleeve, Round Neck / O-Neck, Regular, Regular, Summer, Spring
Print Size:40*52cm
Notes:Minor batch differences can occur during blank garment production due to variations in fabric, dye and processing. This is common in apparel manufacturing, and we work hard to keep every item consistent.
Size Chart
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
| inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch | cm |
| Chest | 19.5 | 49.5 | 20.3 | 51.5 | 21.1 | 53.5 | 21.9 | 55.5 | 22.6 | 57.5 | 23.4 | 59.5 |
| Length | 25.6 | 65 | 26.4 | 67 | 27.2 | 69 | 28.0 | 71 | 28.7 | 73 | 29.5 | 75 |
| Shoulder | 17.3 | 44 | 18.1 | 46 | 18.9 | 48 | 19.7 | 50 | 20.5 | 52 | 21.3 | 54 |
| Sleeve length | 7.8 | 19.7 | 8.0 | 20.2 | 8.1 | 20.7 | 8.3 | 21.2 | 8.5 | 21.7 | 8.7 | 22.2 |
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