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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

Names given to children due to the circumstances surrounding their birth among the Ewes - Dzikuidzikui names

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The birth of children comes with some difficult occurrences as well as strange situations and because of these, parents give children names to point to the various situations that surround their birth. This is one very common practice among the Ewes and to be looked at briefly will be examples of such names and some meanings associated with them. Megbenu - Given to a child whose mother died immediately after he or she has been delivered. Lumor - A male-given name that indicates that the child was born with the face looking downwards. Lumorshie - A female-given name that also indicates that she was born with her face looking downwards. Awumeshie - This is also a female name which means that the child was born with a covering like a cloth. Eklu - Given to a child who was conceived through the help of lesser gods. Afetorgbor - In traditional homes especially, there are old men who have a lot of experience in many of the traditions and they are normally the lords of the house or in anot