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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

This is how kente clothes are woven and sold in Agbozume in the Volta Region of Ghana

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Agbozume is a popular town in the Volta Region of Ghana and it is among the major towns which are close to the Togo border. From Agbozume to Togo, these are the major towns to pass through; Agbozume, Ativuta, Nogokpo, Tokor, Denu, Aflao then Togo. The market is a vibrant one that hosts people from all walks of life coming to engage in either a buying or a selling activity. The town is just a few meters away from the lagoon in the locality and so in the wet season, there is mostly an abundance of fresh tilapia and even the dried one known as Kobi or togo. However, in the dry season when the lagoon dries a little but not completely, there is mining of salt and this is when the prices are very moderate in the market but begin to see a spike getting close to the wet season. Watch a quick tour of Agbozume market In addition to the many commodities and items sold in the Agbozume market, it has gained fame for the kente clothes sold over there in large quantities. The word kente comes from th