Ewe people
Ewe people are an ethnic group who are the largest demographic in Ghana and Togo. They are native to the southeastern part of the Volta Region of Ghana and the southern part of Togo. The Ewe people are known for their rich cultural heritage, which includes music, dance, and traditional religious practices.
History[edit | edit source]
The history of the Ewe people is traced back to the migration of the Niger-Congo speaking people from the east to their current location in the 14th century. The Ewe people have a matrilineal system of inheritance, which means that property and titles are passed down through the female line.
Language[edit | edit source]
The Ewe people speak the Ewe language, a Niger-Congo language that is closely related to the Gbe languages. The Ewe language is spoken by approximately 3 million people and is used in education, administration, and media in Ghana and Togo.
Culture[edit | edit source]
The Ewe people have a rich cultural heritage that includes music, dance, and traditional religious practices. The Agbadza dance is one of the most popular traditional dances of the Ewe people. The Ewe people are also known for their traditional religious practices, which include the worship of a supreme being known as Mawu and various other deities.
Religion[edit | edit source]
The traditional religion of the Ewe people is Vodun, which is practiced alongside Christianity and Islam. Vodun is a religion that involves the worship of a supreme being known as Mawu and various other deities. The Ewe people also believe in the existence of spirits and ancestors, who play a significant role in their religious practices.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of the Ewe people is primarily based on agriculture, with the main crops being yams, maize, and cassava. The Ewe people are also known for their skills in weaving, pottery, and blacksmithing.
Notable Ewe people[edit | edit source]
Notable Ewe people include Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana, and Gilchrist Olympio, a prominent Togolese politician.
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