Ewe culture, arts, design

Most people who use mobile phones now are able to afford smartphones and for that matter use communication software of which WhatsApp is a prominent one. No matter how aware a user might be about the reason for the development of WhatsApp, there are a lot of reasons for which a person would use it, from having fun to doing serious business meetings and schedules among others.  In fact, the impact of the application in academic environments, business organizations is profound and worth applauding. What is the reason for developing WhatsApp? Since WhatsApp was developed in 2009, its goal still remains to make communication between parents and children, employers and employees, organizations and members very easy. For this reason, the organization continues to develop and improve upon the features to enhance user experience. Everyone who uses the software would be able to tell of the positives of this app. Read more. Benefits of WhatsApp for students Group discussions As the platform...

As an organization whether in the private or public sector, an individual or an entity, the need for various technological or digital solutions are needed and hence the right source to run to. Knowing the right place where you get reliable results is what will improve your productivity and help you achieve the right results. It starts with basic IT literacy skills as well.  Here, you will learn about What is Projects for Change Values of Projects for Change  and more...

The Ewe language has a number of names which can be either first names or surnames that sound funny when trying to consider the literal meaning of the names. Continue to read and learn more. FUNNY EWE NAMES Agbeli - Cassava Gbelornu - Dust bin Adukpo - Refuse dump Afianu - Tray Abadzivor - Bed sheet Gavor - money has finished Gaxadza - Cage Now that some of these names have been listed above, it is very much important to provide or let you know about the in-depth meaning or some background of where these names originate from. once again Ewe names are given for clearly defined purposes because names have a manifestation in the lives of the individuals that bear them. Background surrounding the names Agbeli Cassava is a food crop that is a tuber and given this name to someone is someway. It is a surname which is not very common though but the actual situation that might have led to the great grandfathers of this family choosing this name, is not known but there is definitely a reason o...

DTF is an abbreviation that in full is Direct-to-Film printing. This is a very new method of printing any kind of shirt or cloth and it is being rapidly used by a lot of people in the creative industry of printing. Over here, we want to provide everyone the opportunity to have some understanding of how the whole process of DTF Printing goes. There are two major devices or machines that help to do this type of shirt printing and they are: A DTF printer  A heat press  The DTF printer is a special machine developed purposely for this type of printing and it uses a special ink and powder both made specifically for this type of printing. The film on which the images are printed is a roll and it is fixed inside the machine alongside the DTF ink and the DTF powder. The machine is advanced such that it prints a full colour work and it is a very smooth process. The Heat press This is a machine with a feature of heating to a certain temperature and then can be used for the DTF printi...

An area in Agbozume which is also affected by the flood. Canoe is now the mode of crossing to the other side It was like over a decade ago when something like this was experienced in the township of Agbozume in the Volta Region of Ghana of which many places got flooded. The experiences were diverse though properties were carried away by the floods and houses, schools were flooded, tilapia and catfish came close to the people and catching them for meals was just a cool chop. This is just by the way because the adverse effects of the phenomenon far outweigh something like catching fish. Nonetheless, it remains an unforgettable experience for those who witnessed it.   In this current incident which has occurred due to heavy rains in the region this year 2023, many continue to lament because of the losses and how hard it has become to even go to work and put food on the table. In some pictures that surfaced on Facebook, some schools were shown flooded and the level of the water is a bi...

Well, I remember very well one day in secondary school when I went to school late and was punished severely. The punishment was six lashes in the palm which made my palm and the hands rigid lacking the ability to move for some time because the strokes were hard. Aside from these, we were given a field to weed using the cutlass and I say that it was a hard thing to do. You definitely might have had an experience of this sort and a lot of other encounters where lateness was something you would have wished to avoid. The truth is that a large number of people talk about lateness as a habit that retards progress but unfortunately, only a few are able to show up either at school or events before a set time. As I have heard people say, an aeroplane does not wait for any passenger and once a passenger arrives late, his ticket is gone and I don't know if the money can be gotten back. See, people who have really traveled to explore the world in other countries apart from their own give tes...

There are a number of people who have decided to risk resources into starting new ventures and businesses of which some turned out successful and others too very unsuccessful. Findings show that for ten people who might go into starting their own individual ventures, 1 or 2 out of the 10 might be successful and this tells of how the journey of entrepreneurship can be. Nonetheless, scholars in Economics and other related fields say that entrepreneurship is the way to build sustainable economies for countries where the livelihood or living standard of the respective citizens can be improved.  Worldwide unemployment keeps raising fears especially among the youth and developing countries dread this issue the most. The reason is that developing countries might not have the capacity in terms of technology to improve productivity especially in production that can positively impact their GDP and in turn affect the economy.  The experienced folks in entrepreneurship keep advi...

Educationists from developing countries iterate the fact that most of the things learned in school are not being practicalized due to the over-concentration on the theoretical aspects and in a way the negligence of what really makes the notifiable difference. The curricula of secondary schools, technical/vocational, and universities try to make students do well to attach practical experiences to the things they are taught in class for an all-round understanding of the various concepts. Now, the word ATTACHMENT is strange to some students in esteemed schools of education not specific to any kind hence the necessity to provide a vivid explanation of what is coined in the term. WHAT IS ATTACHMENT? This is a term that describes the practical or industrial experience students are required to have with respect to a particular field of study one is undergoing. For a student reading 'Clothing and textiles' or 'Fashion Design', this could be going to a shop where clothes are sew...

It is indeed a wonderful and expeditious experience having the chance to travel to other locations distant from home because ' HOME SWEET HOME ' does not have all the nice things the eyes could ever wish to view. Once again, Ghana is blessed with many diverse cultures with every single one possessing unique characteristics that interest foreigners as well as the local people alike.  Food which is one of the basic needs of humans can be seen in different tastes among the various regions with very appreciable visual appeal as well. In fact, one of the simple foods that can be said to as trans-cultural can be ' BOILED PLANTAIN WITH KONTONMIRE STEW' and to make the sauce well enriched, an egg. The almost ripe plantain is used to prepare etor and to be talked more about here the boiled plantain.  Read more about Etor and how it is prepared. Well, plantain is one kind of food that is very abundant in its season and becomes a bit scarce when the season is out and it also aff...

Before the advancement of technology and the media, being able to transmit information from one person to another was a hectic task, and many share stories of how their great grandparents had to walk many miles to do so. The challenges faced by humans day in and day out always necessitate solutions because when these challenges get solved, life becomes better.  Radio is one device I developed so much love for when I was very young and I will be sharing a lot more of my experiences with radio which will excite you and be of significant benefit to you. Historians from Ghana share their experiences when radio became the only means of information access after many years of none because at that time technology hadn't advanced. According to the history of Ghana, anytime there was a coup or an attempt in that regard, the citizens got to know through the radio as well as many other major events that occurred at the national capital. One thing was serious which is because the device wa...

As every believer in Christ has been commanded in Matthew 28:19 , it is our responsibility to make sure the gospel is preached all over the world but it is not entirely dependent on our efforts but the power of God makes it possible. One group of humans with much energy and zeal is the youth and as a way of teaching them to inculcate right from their stage as they grow, some denominations in Ghana support their students to embark on this activity of evangelizing to lost souls in order to win them for Jesus Christ.   The name for this initiative is SICE (STUDENTS IN CHURCH EVANGELISM).   In this article, my aim is to make sure that everyone who reads this article gets to understand some of the things that this particular event entails and how communities and lives get impacted positively to the glory of God. The duration for this event is normally for a week and the programme mostly covers remote towns and villages. THE ACTIVITIES IN DETAIL  Prayers The Bible tells h...

In a case where a file is to be uploaded to a Google Drive account and the file is too large, compressing the file or folder is a great way to ensure faster upload or transfer. No special application or software is needed. To do this, get the various files needed put in a folder and once this is completed, the other steps will be detailed accordingly after this. Right-click on the folder to compress and then select 'Add to Archive' from the pop-up menu.  After making that selection you can choose where to save the folder to be compressed by simply clicking on ' Browse' at the top right-hand side below the tabs in the pop-up menu and then clicking ok. The compression will be done and after some minutes your compressed folder will be ready for upload to your Google Drive account.  The menu that shows up after selecting Add to Archive by right-clicking the folder or file to compress The next step of the procedure is to launch your Drive account by typing Google Drive i...

Travel and see! This statement was indeed a truth to me when I visited Kumasi because, after a few days of my stay there, varieties of foods were available that I needed to taste. Think of the fufu, yam, cassava, kakro and now Etor. Ashanti Region of Ghana is a place of fertile farmlands where cocoa is planted in large plantations, banana, plantain, cassava, and a whole lot of foodstuffs that can come to mind. Plantain is one of the foods that can be in great abundance over there and it is just lovely to stay there and enjoy the goodness of food plantain can offer you. From backyard gardens to commercial plantations, like everywhere you pass in Kumasi, you will surely find a plantain plant and it tells of how important it is in the region. Etor is one of the foods I came across which is prepared from plantain that has not overripe and in fact the taste of this food is something so captivating.   Curiosity made me find out exactly how this food is prepared and once you are here, c...