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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...

List of Ghanaian foods prepared from maize

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Maize is one of the most consumed starchy crops consumed in Ghana. This means that the food products or dishes prepared from this very important grain are a lot. We will be exploring some of these food products and what special things there are to know about each of them.  Dzowoe This is made from roasted corn flour with groundnut paste, sugar, nutmeg, powdered pepper and salt. Read more AKPLE Akple is made from corn flour. It is a food prepared and known to be the favorite of the Ewes of Ghana. This notwithstanding, akple is not only consumed among the Ewes but in almost all the regions or tribes in Ghana. Akple is prepared with corn flour, salt and sometimes gari to add a particular aroma to the meal. It is eaten with all kinds of soups or stews like groundnut soup, palm oil soup, okro soup or stew, aborbi tadi, among many others. Explore how akple is prepared in detail. This food is without doubt one of the popular foods in Ghana which is made from maize or simply put corn flo...

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...

How to prepare akple or banku | The food of the Ewes of Ghana

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Akple with ground pepper with some local fried fish ready for intake. In this article you'll know: 1. What is akple? 2. Ingredients for preparing akple. 3. Ways of preparing akple. 4. Serving and eating banku. 5. The reason why people do not joke with akple. 6. Take away. Now you are about to know more about one of the African Ghanaian foods that has transcended borders because of its uniqueness in taste, energy provision and easy affordability. Let's Get Started 1. What is akple? Akple is a type of food that is prepared in Ghana and particularly among the tribe called EWE located in the Volta Region of Ghana. Talking about food, there are many types of foods in Ghana and among the Ewes but the favorite food of a typical Ewe or Anlo person is akple . What at all is so special about this food? Do not worry as you will be fed with information that answers all your questions about this type of food. 2. Ingredients for preparing akple corn powder corn dough cassava dough salt  wate...