Ewe culture, arts, design

A number of Ewe names are very popular with a lot of interesting stories and history behind that fame. To find out what exactly these popular Ewe names are, an exercise was conducted to receive responses from my audience on Facebook and I believe they didn't disappoint. Their responses were just on time and on target hence a good thing that you get to know about these names. Ewe names are unique and carefully given to children to reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth, the belief of the parents and most importantly the impact of the names in the lives of the children in manifestation. In other words, the names are a vital component of the Ewe identity and diving deep into the meanings unravel nothing but a careful selection of these names.  These reasons are among the many reasons why some Ewe names seem to be very popular necessitating the need to find out from the natives and I am happy to urge you to continue reading to understand the secrets behind the fame a...

Music is one very significant and vibrant elemental component of the Ewe culture and very integral in traditional performances as well as modern functions and gatherings. Whether it is public gatherings or even family occasions like naming ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, funerals, there is definitely a time allocated to the performance of various genres of music which are part of the traditions. Agbadza It is one of the forms of dances of the Ewes and goes along with its related songs and has its origin traced to the times or war. It is performed by opening and closing the upper limbs which specifically is the arms and hands in a rhythmic fashion against the body as the legs are moved in a synchronizing manner. Others dance agbadza with intense energy whilst others do it slowly with cheerfulness. But it is a dance that requires a level of energy to perform.  The agbadza dance happens to be a cultural dance identified with the Ewes in Ghana and also parts of Togo, Benin and other n...

So apart from playing different games on the AHA GAMES app for relaxation, stress relief and whatsoever the reason, there is another interesting thing about the application.  Earning gifts on the platform even as you get yourself relieved of stress and boredom.  Read more about AHA GAMES and how it operates.   Now, as you play games on the app online, you can earn some gifts in the form of airtime as you perform tasks assigned to your account as you play. AHA GAMES is an application that is pre-installed on smartphone brands like Tecno and Infinix. It has a whole lot of games in different categories to choose from per the preference of the user. How it works... Account creation It is required that you create an account on the platform that enables your progress of playing and performance of tasks recorded. It makes it easier to continue where you've left off and progress with ease without stress or fear of having to start all over again. The details for creating a LOG IN ...

Arts is a very essential integral component of everyday life and then common saying " ART IS LIFE " does well to summarize how significant it is in human life. Whether it is a drawing, a painting, a pottery, a sculpture and whether it is a performing arts like music and dance, it is very essential in everyday life.  I want to make known to you a talented and dedicated young man who believes that art indeed means a lot to many people and hence dedicates time to work hard at this passion.  Rigid as his work name goes is a rising and promising artist who lives in Ghana and has been working hard to serve his clients with their artistic needs. From painting to drawing, he has proven his competence to clients from within the region.  Most of his works are based in pencils and his creative instinct and drive propels him to work with various kinds of pencils including charcoal. With patience and keen attention to detail, he is able to make realistic drawings of human figures most...

Agbadza is the dance of the Ewes like Akans are known for the 'Adowa' dance. This song is a famous gospel agbadza medley produced by Bethel Revival Choir. Enjoy the lyrics. Yesue do dzo a ɖ e (Jesus has set a fire) Dzo ya w ò doa amea ɖ eke mate Ƞ u atsi o (That fire he set, no one can quench it) Yesue do dzo a ɖ e (Jesus has set a fire) Dzo ya w ò doa amea ɖ eke mate Ƞ u atsi o (That fire he set, no one can quench it) T ɔ nyewo miva! (Come my own) Miva midzo miayi Yesu gb ɔ (Come let us go to Jesus) Ne mia w ɔ d ɔ na Yesu (So we can work for Jesus) Dzika ɖ eke matso mia Ƒ o o (We will not be discouraged) Mawu Ƒ e dzo dzo a ɖ e w ò nye ( God’s fire is a kind of fire ) Elea nu ɖ usi kple mia (That catches left and right) Ne le nu ha amea ɖ eke mex ɔ ne si o (If it seizes no one can take it) Ey ɔ a d ɔ d ɔ n ɔ wo ke Ƞ (Heals many sick) Egba dzikpe sese wo gudzugudzu (Breaks rocks in pieces) Yata mi kafu Mawu ɖ e eta he...

I learnt this shirt poem some years ago and would love to share it. It is a very short but interesting poem about mother Ghana. I love my country Ghana is the name People come in day by day To see how beautiful my country is.

Lullaby - a song sung for a child when he or she cries to keep him or her calm and quiet. The lullaby titled: Dzedzevi is one very popular Ewe lullaby. Find the lyrics in this writing. Meka Ƒ e dzedze vie lo? Toboli Nye nut ɔ  dzedze vie lo? Toboli Ne ga gble h ă nye dzi Toboli Ne ganyo h ă nye dzi Toboli Mega favi le z ă me nam oo Mega favi le z ă me nam oo Nane nax ɔ gbe la siw ò nam lo Devinye lo Toboli Lyrics in English (Line by line) Meka  Ƒ e dzedze vie lo? Who precious child is this? Toboli Nye nut ɔ  dzedze vie lo? My own child Toboli Ne ga gble h ă  nye dzi If he or she is bad, my own Toboli Ne ganyo h ă  nye dzi If he or she is good, my own Toboli Mega favi le z ă  me nam oo Don't cry in the night for me Nane nax ɔ  gbe la siw ò  nam lo Something might take your voice Devinye lo Oh my child Toboli