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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...

This guy over ate gari for months and he regretted

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We are about to climb a hill upon which an interesting event unfolded and it happens to be full of humour but coupled with lessons to grasp and never let go. Gari is the food and the matter around which this whole event revolves. It is a food considered by the less financially privileged as the easy to afford and quick to eat food product. A good product you can find in many countries especially in Africa. Deep in villages where cassava farms are very common, commercial gari production is a business that sustains livelihoods from generation to generation.  The varieties of easy to prepare recipes it can make all account to why students always have it as part of their goodies for school.  Its ability to stay healthy for long without spoilage is a much added advantage . Very affordable as compared to other locally produced food substances. A young man of middle age liked eating gari in various forms like soakings, gari with stew, gari mixed with soup etc.  For him what peop...

How to make Dzowoe / gari | Homemade dzowoe / gari

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How to prepare dzowoe Dzowoe is mainly made from corn flour and groundnut paste. It is mostly made in a round form but new innovations make it possible to package it in disposable containers that are cylindrical among other shapes. It is one indigenous food product found in Ghana most especially in villages as well as in urban areas where people happen to love it. Dzowoe is such that once eaten, it can satisfy becomes as you consume, more water is drunk and the stomach is filled. Follow closely as you discover how this special Ghanaian food product is made so you can also try it in the comfort of your home. Ingredients Corn flour Powdered pepper Salt Sugar Powdered nutmeg Groundnut paste The above ingredients are standard but even with as minimal ingredients as corn flour, sugar, groundnut paste and salt, you are still able to make it. The additional ingredients add some sweet essence to it that makes it so enjoyable. Dzowoe has a characteristic brown colour which is due to the colour ...