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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...

Ampesi / Boiled plantain with kontonmire stew | A step by step guide to making authentic ampesi at home

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It is indeed a wonderful and expeditious experience having the chance to travel to other locations distant from home because ' HOME SWEET HOME ' does not have all the nice things the eyes could ever wish to view. Once again, Ghana is blessed with many diverse cultures with every single one possessing unique characteristics that interest foreigners as well as the local people alike.  Food which is one of the basic needs of humans can be seen in different tastes among the various regions with very appreciable visual appeal as well. In fact, one of the simple foods that can be said to as trans-cultural can be ' BOILED PLANTAIN WITH KONTONMIRE STEW' and to make the sauce well enriched, an egg. The almost ripe plantain is used to prepare etor and to be talked more about here the boiled plantain.  Read more about Etor and how it is prepared. Well, plantain is one kind of food that is very abundant in its season and becomes a bit scarce when the season is out and it also aff...