Ewe culture, arts, design

Once again, Ewe names stand to be of one unique kind in that the reason for the names is more than just the name itself. In this post, we look at these two names and what is worth learning from them.  Among the Ewes of Ghana, a number of names can be translated as Joy and an example is 'Dziedzorm'. Dziedzorm literally means 'I was joyful or happy'. Dzidzor translates into English as 'Happiness or joy'. Dzidzorli also translates into English as 'There is Joy'.   Now 'Dziedzorm' is a name that would be given to a child due to a number of reasons and some of these include: If the child came at an opportune time Maybe a couple wanted a male or female child and by a miracle that prayer gets answered, the parents can name a child as such. As a way of telling God throughout the life of the child since a name like this is given because as the child is called by this name, the parents are forever reminded of God's miraculous intervention and favour...

Coconut is known in the Ewe Language as " ene " and in Twi, it is known as " kube ". In the Volta Region, many lands have at least one coconut tree planted because coconut tree provides some income for the farmers. Uses of coconut . The Ewes, therefore, call this toffee, 'ene toffee' and the Akans 'kube toffee'. The coconut can be sold fresh, the dry ones are sold and for use for different products and even the husks are also sold separately. Now, one of the many products made from coconut is toffee. This toffee is made and sold in different markets and has that market demand because it is a lovely candy locally made in Ghana. To make coconut candy, plenty of ingredients are not needed but only two and everything is set. Coconut candy Ingredients for making coconut toffee Dry coconut Sugar Tea leaf Dry coconut is obtained and after breaking to access the nuts, they are washed very well and then ground at the mill or if the quantity is small, a metal ...

The industry today including businesses of all kinds has grown through the adoption of technology for various needs and one of the key areas driving this growth is the digital media. Gone were the days when only print media was the active means of transmitting information from businesses to prospective customers, buyers, viewers etc. Digitalization in the 21st century has revolutionized communication to a level where companies, businesses, schools, entrepreneurs and what have you have the dying need to keep up with the pace of advancement in information transmission.  We will look into this topic to understand the reasons why a lot of students desire to read Communication or elsewhere Graphic Design in the tertiary. Opportunities to offer Worldwide opportunities for professionals in the field of Communication Design keep opening all the time. Whether for digital marketing for businesses, advertising design services for firms, industries, political posters, or communication media b...

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...

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...