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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...

What is Item 13? The meaning of Item 13 in Ghana.

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You might have been so amazed hearing the word "ITEM 13", this does not surprise me because I was equally very amazed the first time I heard this word.  On hearing such a term for the very first time, my thoughts were inquiring of what exactly this could mean.  Item 13 is what I am drawing your attention to. Whenever you happen to attend ceremonies mostly in cities, you are likely to hear the term " ITEM 13 ". At times it is a lot of fun mentioning or seeing this term on flyers and event posters. This is the very sentence that draws the most attention, [ Item 13 is massively assured. ] Fact be told, everyone likes a to have some fun and enjoyment to keep the heart and mind happy through one activity or the other. At joyous celebrations like weddings, the expectation on the minds of the attendees is that at the end of the event, something good will be enjoyed.  But then who has coined such an interesting term and where did it come from? What does the '13' me...