Ewe culture, arts, design

Tom brown is called so due to its characteristic brown color. There can be kinds of tom brown depending on the individual ingredients used. Tom brown powder can be found in shops to purchase and use for porridge. For some households, purchasing something like this from outside is not a hobby so they make their own at home. To make your own tom brown at home, the only thing of concern is whether there is a corn mill near you and if that is available, all is set. Ingredients These ingredients are not strictly used because every one with his or her preferred ingredients. Some also make a decision on the kind of ingredients to include based on one or two considerations whilst some also like to mix a variety of cereals. I will provide a list of ingredients that can all be used to make tom brown. Corn Groundnut Soya beans beans Sorghum Millet Spices Dried chili pepper Ginger All these ingredients have to be roasted in an empty pan over low heat until it turns brownish. Once all the ingredie...

  In the Ewe Language spoken by the Ewes of Ghana, 'agbeli' means 'cassava' and hence the word 'agbeli kaklo' means 'cassava fritters'. In the Twi Language also, 'cassava' is known as 'bankyi' and hence the name 'bankyi kakro' means cassava fritters. This food is made from cassava and it has a great taste and mostly women are the people who produce and even sell commercially. Since cassava is farmed in most communities of the country, many food products are produced from this root tuber and one of them is the 'cassava fritters'. Culturally, it shows the kind of food crops produced in the land and also prevents cassava from going to waste in case there is abundant harvest that spoilage might be a threat. It is a way of value addition as well.  I didn't like to eat cassava fritters because I just had a dislike for it but suddenly after some time, I dared to try and wow the taste caught me and I ever since loved it. I am ...

Coconut is used for a variety of purposes such as for cooking oil production , toffee or candy, and as an ingredient for starch biscuits popularly known in Ghana as Ayigbe biscuit.  These many uses of coconut are the reasons why this post is absolutely relevant one that will disclose a kind of candy made from coconut. Coconut candy is made from basically two ingredients. Procedure Two major ingredients are needed to prepare coconut candy and those ingredients are: Coconut(dry or semi-dry) Sugar The coconut is cut, removed from its kernel or shell and then washed nicely before proceeding to the next stage. For this candy, no particular kind of coconut is a strict requirement except that a fresh coconut with a very soft nut cannot be used. It is the hard nut that is actually made use of for this candy. Dry coconut, freshly cut. After it is removed from the kernel, it is washed nicely before grating With a good metal grate, the coconut is now grated into smaller pieces. Alternatively,...

How to prepare dzowoe Dzowoe is mainly made from corn flour and groundnut paste. It is mostly made in a round form but new innovations make it possible to package it in disposable containers that are cylindrical among other shapes. It is one indigenous food product found in Ghana most especially in villages as well as in urban areas where people happen to love it. Dzowoe is such that once eaten, it can satisfy becomes as you consume, more water is drunk and the stomach is filled. Follow closely as you discover how this special Ghanaian food product is made so you can also try it in the comfort of your home. Ingredients Corn flour Powdered pepper Salt Sugar Powdered nutmeg Groundnut paste The above ingredients are standard but even with as minimal ingredients as corn flour, sugar, groundnut paste and salt, you are still able to make it. The additional ingredients add some sweet essence to it that makes it so enjoyable. Dzowoe has a characteristic brown colour which is due to the colour ...

To create a grid in Adobe Illustrator, you might have several ways to go about it. First, one can be to use the default grid which can be chosen from the view Tab . This however is very constrained and limited.  If you want to create a desired grid according to your specification, then follow these steps. Launch Illustrator and create a New document. Create a rectangle as shown below Press M to select the rectangle tool or go to the tools panel and select the rectangle tool. Move to the Object Tab , then hover over Path and then click Split Into Grid. Use the arrow in the pop-up menu to select the number of rows or columns desired. Select the gutter too as desired. Make sure to check the preview button to see what the grid looks like as you make your changes. when you are done, click ok.  The modular grid below has Rows - 3, Column - 3, and gutter for both rows and columns 12pt. Remember, Illustrator split the initail rectangle create into broken down rectangles forming the g...

Shito or shitor is one specially prepared kind of stew with more added advantages over an ordinary stew because it stays usable for a longer time or period. This feature makes it a food that offers more convenience for those who do not have the time to prepare stew often or even having to heat their stews daily to prevent spoilage. Students staying in boarding or hostel facilities tend  to like it because once it is well-prepared and kept in an airtight glass or plastic container, you are sure to have stew handy to use anytime.  In this post, we will provide adequate information and guide on how to prepare shito by anyone especially those who want to find that convenience it offers especially students. Shitor can be prepared with meat, fish among others but in order that even with a low budget you can still prepare your shitor, Continue Reading... How to prepare shito Ingredients:  Fish e.g herrings, shrimp, salmon etc.  onions garlic pepper ginger fresh tomato tomat...

Hakpanya is called Poem in English Language. Hakpanya is one genre of literature which is oral and it touches on very key topics in the society. From spirituality to lifestyle and a lot more. They are taught in schools most especially at the basic levels because they improve the Ewe Language learning among young pupils.  However those who study Ewe as an elective in secondary schools and tertiary have the chance to learn more of the technicalities of hakpanyawo. A list of some hakpanyawo (poems) have been provided below with their translations. The moral lessons are also explained in addition. At ɔ t ɔ t ɔ At ɔ t ɔ t ɔ , t ɔ  ma Ƒ le at ɔ t ɔ  t ɔ t ɔ  si ne k ɔ tso asi t ɔ t ɔ  la mee Translation: Pineapple seller Pineapple seller, wait for me to buy the unsold pineapple you've brought from that unproductive market T ɔ  nye ko wonya T ɔ  nye ko wonya T ɔ  nye koe nya gbl ɔ na na wo Wots ɔ  wo viwo t ɔ  dzra ɖ o Wo si ami n3 be woanya...

In the rich culture of the Ewe is a variety of sumptuous foods, meals and dishes one might have not even come across before. Farming is a work or occupation that almost every household in the region engages in whether backyard or commercial. During the rainy season, bare lands behind houses known as backyards are planted with maize especially since it is the number one food commodity consumed by the people. Apart from roasting fresh corn or boiling fresh corn, dried maize is also used to prepare a wonderful dish called Abora. Abora is prepared from a carefully selected maize variety and this blog will show you how the food is prepared, seasoned and served. How to prepare abora i) Maize selection The varieties of maize available come with their specific cooking behaviours making it important to select or buy one that is suitable for preparing abora. Once a person goes to the market and lets the maize seller know about the intention of preparing abora, he or she will be sold the right ki...

For every tribe in Ghana and amidst the rich cultures that exist in the country, names are very significant to the people hence the reason why names are not just seen ordinarily. Among the Ewes of Ghana, names are not just given to children but some factors which include the day of a child's birth, the cultural background, circumstances surrounding the birth of a child are some of the many influences that determine what name the child will be given. Ewe names particularly have gained so much popularity and two of such these names are Kofi and Ama .  This blog dives into the origin, cultural significance and some factors that might have made these names so famous. Find a list of Ewe names and their meanings here. Relevance of Ewe names The culture and circumstances surrounding the birth of a child most times form the basis for naming a child. For instance, a child has as part of his name the day he or she is born and this happens to be the middle name for many. In addition, the valu...

Are you a lover of Gospel or Christian songs and in search of that one YouTube channel where you can find the collection? This post throws enough light on how you can easily access these songs played on the small but powerful musical instrument known as the harmonica. Check this out on YouTube The channel name is Xorla Videos . Visit this channel to listen to Christian hymns, worship songs among others. Explore some of the songs here I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, Adonai we worship You Miracle worker, come and do a miracle  Who has the final say?  We go dey hail Your name Praising the Lord always We give You glory Lord  When we walk with the Lord To God be the glory All to Jesus I surrender Here I am to worship   You are God from beginning to the end   Bless the Lord oh my soul Abide with me Master speak thy servant heareth Immortal, invisible, God only wise My hope is built on nothing less but Jesus blood and righteousness   Vovo le vovo me Darling ...