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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 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...
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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 w...
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