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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...

Two ways by which I prevent my plantains from ending up on the refuse dump

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Plantains are not readily available throughout the year which means that they are seasonal. However, it is also interesting to know how short plantain can last and stay in good shape for consumption especially when it is bought ripe. This is one of the reasons why I decided to explore some ways to preserve them from going waste knowing very well after the season I may not chance upon it easily to buy. Well, it is no strange hack but then it is quite interesting to know. Even if you know all these ways, you might have trivialized them haven't been making use of them but this will be an energizer to cause you to preserve those plantains in your kitchen so they don't end up as waste. First of all, before purchasing plantain, I consider the purpose of purchase and then the price. At times because it is in abundance, even some small amount can be many so all these considerations are done. If I realize that the plantains might be kept a little longer in the house before consumption, ...