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Lists of Ewe names and their meanings

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In the Ghanaian community and bringing it down to the Ewes, names are specifically given for different reasons. The main reason why names among this tribe are never taken for granted is that the names normally have a direct impact on the bearers. Names are given for a reason since they reflect or have an influence on the people to whom they are given. All names have meanings they represent and Ghanaian names and specifically Ewe names are not an exception.  You will be enlightened on some of these Ewe names and their various meanings. In fact, this article gives you an idea of what some Ewe names mean. Names are like organic components of the people per the people's beliefs.    We believe that individuals become the name they are given and for this reason, names are chosen carefully before being given to individuals. Some of the names are just given to show the day of the week a person is born whereas some show the circumstances around a person's birth. Below are some nam...

Importance of backyard gardening

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Fresh tomato Farming is a work that everyone in one way or another other has to do to support the economy of his or her respective country. Can you imagine how our country will be if every household can create a backyard garden? Farming is not always as hard to do as some people perceive it to be but the bottom line is getting the right knowledge about what goes into it. My father taught Agriculture in college and my mother even though a seamstress loves to farm a lot. She plants, maize, cassava, groundnuts, beans, and okra among others. Having both parents of mine having something to do with farming, I grew up at an early age with a love for farming. Back in my basic school days, I planted maize and when it grew we cooked it fresh and roasted some and from that time going I told myself not to forsake this noble work. I planted tomatoes and pepper in my backyard garden and as I got a good yield, I even sold some and so we also had a relief because the family didn't have to purchase...