Tomas Afeworki
“Panther” by Shakore “Vision Graceful” Nelson
2025
“Ahwet Nehafash”
(victorious freedom to the people)
by Tomas Afeworki
Inspiration Behind The Art
Assata Shakur is one of my personal heroes, her example on how to stand up representing her self against a corrupt judicial system, gave me hope and courage during trial to stand for my self
She exhibited the genetic imprint of our ancestors, her spirit is that of the warrior Queen Dynasty of Candace.. She fights for our freedom with courage and valor, teaching unity and self determination, awaiting the day we open our minds to recognize our true purpose.
The symbols:
courage/valor (top), Self determination (bottom) The Panther wraps around valor/courage, stepping inta Afriga in which I have "Hadinet" (UNITY) written in our original Semitic language Tigrinya,. To remind US (The Afriaan Diaspora) this is what is needed for us to acquire true Justice.
Assata is our present dav reminder of our ancestral Rova warrior class, flaked by the Lion in the sky (right corner our ancestors implore us to reclaim our Roval social and cultural integrity in order to live in harmony with the natura order of life.
(Bottom left) Our elder George Jackson smile approvingly of what we will accomplish once we master Unity..
Thank you for learning more about my Artistic Expression.. 1 luv...Ahwet Nehafash. Tomas S. Afeworki.
About The Artist
Tomas S. Afeworki is a Pan-Afriaan illustrator and human riahts activist. Focused on the social and political protection of the diaspora. Through grass roots organizations, community celebrations and legislative summits, he aims to unifv a coalition for freedom and is inspired by Nelson Mandela's quote "There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere'
Afeworki has been wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for a crime he did not commit and is actively fighting for his freedom
Following in the steps of leaders that inspire his purpose like Nelson Mandela, George Jackson and Assata Shakur, he seeks justice for himself and his fellow bothers and sisters that have been victimized by a corrupt judicial system.
Connect with Tomas
To learn more about Afeworki and support his exoneration, please visit: www.FreeTomas.com