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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...