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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...
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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...
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