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Johnny Broke The Siege. Story with an all lifetime lesson

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     Jonny was only five years old when he lost his father Agbeli Dzidepo. The mother’s name is Asinyo Esinam, a woman of value but unfortunately financially handicapped. Even before Mrs Esi lost her husband, life has not been easy for this household even though her husband was a teacher in Living Academy Preparatory School. Johnny was a handsome and a respectful boy who took exactly after his father’s good moral. His parents were very particular about his moral upbringing and his growth academically. Unlike children who turn out to be a disappointment even when their parents work tirelessly for their upkeep, his attitude was different. At home, he is the type that would run errands for the mother and made sure he reads his notes after and before school. Johnny learnt a very common saying one day which gingers him to aspire higher even as a child. “Reading makes the man“ and “Practice makes man perfect.“ He never went a day without saying this after his morning devotion with the mother

The rich untold story and history of the migration journey of the Anlos/Ewes

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The story of how the Anlo kingdom was built is one of great moral lessons for all no matter your place of birth or location because history always has something wonderful and exceptional to teach the listeners. Let's delve into unraveling some of the wonderful things about the history and migration experience of the Ewes for you to be informed. To know in detail everything that transpired as the people journeyed from their former locations to their present-day places of habitation, I got into contact with an elderly to tell me the story better. The history... Origin and ancestral homelands of the Anlos/Ewes From Ethiopia, the ancestors or forefathers of the Ewes traveled and on that journey, some moved and settled in places they thought there was freedom and relief. The rest continued their journey and settled in a town called Notsie in Togo of Africa. At Notsie, they stayed under the rulership of a very wicked king called king Agorkorli who maltreated the people. Under his leader