Ewe culture, arts, design

You will find list of some adjectives (ηkɔnyaɖɔnya ) in the Ewe language used is sentences and they have been underlined for easy identification.  Nyɔnuvi la dze tugbe. The girl is beautiful. Awula de ama ηutɔ The shirt is very colourful. Miele dzidzɔ kpɔm We are happy . ηutsuvi kɔkɔ Tall boy. Devi la le kpuie The child is short . Awu yeye New shirt Awu xoxo Old shirt. Eʋu ga aɖe gbɔna A big car is coming. Nuɖuɖu la vivi alegbegbe The food was very delicious ηti la le lãlam The orange is sour Xɔme fa miɔ The room is cold Kutsi dzodzo la v3 Fetch the hot water  Dɔmenyotɔe wònye He or she is a kind person. Abolo la bɔbɔ The bread is soft . Kpe la dzi zrɔ The stone's surface is smooth . Na wò kaɖi la nakle Let your light be bright . Agbledede sesê alegbegbe farming is hard or difficult . Agba le kpekpem The load is heavy ꞘuꞘoꞘea zi ɖoɖoe The gathering is quiet . Wò gbe le dzi akpã Your voice is too loud . Nutinya sia ɖi kokoe lo ooo This st...

When I was young back in the junior high school, there were a lot of ways we had fun of which some are based on our cultural traditions. Riddles are a fun way of brainstorming to exchange knowledge and the Ewe culture is no exception. Adzototo is an Ewe word that means Riddle saying while adzo means Riddle. In this blog, you will find a number of these riddle constructions in Ewe language and their translation in English.  Eyi Ʋ i megb ɔ o – tukpe It has gone far but hasn't yet returned - bullet Ele agume ke xexi - agbeli beneath but has opened an umbrella - cassava Ave game dadi aɖe kle nuku gbo – atɔtɔ A cat in the deep forest opened the eyes wide - pineapple Ele avɔ kpowo dome tsi amama – tɔηui Hidden among clothes but naked - needle Ege kpɔ tagbatsutsu wo kplɔe ɖo – emi It has fallen, houseflies pursued - faeces Ele kpui do gawu – neꞘui Short but powerful - palm nut Etre vi eve le tɔ dzi – eno Two small calabashes on a river - breast Ebia hê menyanyinyim o – edzo / tadi Very ...

Innovation in the food industry is a fast rising trend as consciousness about what we consume is of keen consideration for consumers. BANAUP FOODS LTD was at KNUST FOOD FESTIVAL 2025 which took place at the KNUST Royal Parade Grounds on Friday 14th February, 2025 which happens to be Valentine's Day. With their innovative banana flour product poised to transform the food industry, many attendees at the event were interested in knowing the unique benefits of the product. The team was very happy to educate and explain every benefit this nutritious product provides. To the far left is Agbemasu Xorlali Yao - Marketing Lead, middle is Moses Kwesi Osah - Quality Assurance Lead, and to the far right is Priscilla Ayariga - Research Lead. The CEO is Gifty Afetsevi   1kg banana flour The interaction with lecturers, students and university community members present was a wonderful engagement. Some participants couldn't leave until they bought at least 1kg of the banana flour to try...

Bana Up Company Ltd produces banana flour which has many versatile uses and the results are absolutely mind-blowing. Demand for banana flour is projected at a very encouraging growth and one of the industries that this move could help is the baking or pastry industry. This should be a good news right? Definitely, it is. Consumers who desire a gluten-free flour and more healthy food options are necessitating a change which is worth embracing by all. The first time I tried banana flour porridge, I was stunned by that wonderful taste and knowing about the nutritional benefits, I became even more joyful. Other people who were privileged to try the banana flour porridge likewise commended it's amazing taste. How to prepare banana flour porridge Nothing is much more important to the buyers than value for their money. It is true that when a value of a thing is known, it is much appreciated. From consumers and potential buyers, this is something they envision as a game changer which can tr...

Overview Banana flour is a gluten-free flour produced from green bananas at their very mature stage. The flour comes with a lot of benefits that make it a healthy alternative for anyone who wants a healthy nutrition without any after effects. Food researches have shown that it is high in resistant starch which means it is good in managing blood sugar level. The benefits are a lot contributing its rising popularity and demand worldwide. According to grandviewresearch.com, the global banana flour market was estimated at USD 751.7 million in 2020 and expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.8% CAGR from 2021 - 2028. Read more  Bana Up is a company in Ghana that produces green banana flour. The flour used for this demonstration is their product as well as the demo video you are about to watch. The green banana flour contains nutrients like Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, fiber, Potassium and it is also rich in resistant starch which means it is a heathy option for anyone who desires a healthy ...

A number of Ewe names are very popular with a lot of interesting stories and history behind that fame. To find out what exactly these popular Ewe names are, an exercise was conducted to receive responses from my audience on Facebook and I believe they didn't disappoint. Their responses were just on time and on target hence a good thing that you get to know about these names. Ewe names are unique and carefully given to children to reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth, the belief of the parents and most importantly the impact of the names in the lives of the children in manifestation. In other words, the names are a vital component of the Ewe identity and diving deep into the meanings unravel nothing but a careful selection of these names.  These reasons are among the many reasons why some Ewe names seem to be very popular necessitating the need to find out from the natives and I am happy to urge you to continue reading to understand the secrets behind the fame a...

Music is one very significant and vibrant elemental component of the Ewe culture and very integral in traditional performances as well as modern functions and gatherings. Whether it is public gatherings or even family occasions like naming ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, funerals, there is definitely a time allocated to the performance of various genres of music which are part of the traditions. Agbadza It is one of the forms of dances of the Ewes and goes along with its related songs and has its origin traced to the times or war. It is performed by opening and closing the upper limbs which specifically is the arms and hands in a rhythmic fashion against the body as the legs are moved in a synchronizing manner. Others dance agbadza with intense energy whilst others do it slowly with cheerfulness. But it is a dance that requires a level of energy to perform.  The agbadza dance happens to be a cultural dance identified with the Ewes in Ghana and also parts of Togo, Benin and other n...

So apart from playing different games on the AHA GAMES app for relaxation, stress relief and whatsoever the reason, there is another interesting thing about the application.  Earning gifts on the platform even as you get yourself relieved of stress and boredom.  Read more about AHA GAMES and how it operates.   Now, as you play games on the app online, you can earn some gifts in the form of airtime as you perform tasks assigned to your account as you play. AHA GAMES is an application that is pre-installed on smartphone brands like Tecno and Infinix. It has a whole lot of games in different categories to choose from per the preference of the user. How it works... Account creation It is required that you create an account on the platform that enables your progress of playing and performance of tasks recorded. It makes it easier to continue where you've left off and progress with ease without stress or fear of having to start all over again. The details for creating a LOG IN ...