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Totems of Anlo Clans And Their Functions

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 Every Anlo male and female is said to belong to one of 15 clans known as ‘hlɔwo’ and each clan or ‘hlɔ’ is identified by a number of paternal line called ‘tɔ-ƒome’ The 15 clans are Laƒe, Amlade, Adzovia, Bate, Like, Bamee, Tovi, Klevi, Ɣetsofe, Agave, Tsiame, Amɛ, Dzevi, Ʋifeme and Blu. Membership of a clan carries many distinguishing characteristics in the form of names, food taboos, clan totem which is associated with stories about its origins or their founding ancestors. Laƒe Totems: Monitor lizard ‘eve’, Antelope ‘se’ and Sparrow ‘atsutsrɔe’ Taboos: Members of this clan are forbidden to destroy or eat totem animals. If any totem animal is found dead its body must be covered with leaves or if possible given a burial. Violation of the taboo may result in your demise. Clan cults: Aʋadoʋaklo, Kodzikli, Aʋadatsi, Tsiamitsi. The Laƒe clan is regarded as the oldest of all the Anlo clans. Their legendry ancestor, Atsu Ʋenya, was reputed to have led the Anlo on their migration

Rema the Youngest musician in Africa

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Divine Ikubor was born 1st May 2000, popularly known by his stage name Rema, is a Nigerian singer and rapper. He rose to stardom with the release of the song "Iron Man", which appeared on Barack Obama's 2019 summer playlist.In 2019, he signed a record deal with Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records. Divine Ikubor was born into a Christian family in Benin City, Nigeria.He grew up singing and rapping while he was in secondary school. He attained his primary and secondary school education in ighile group of school, Edo State. In 2018, Rema posted a viral freestyle on Instagram to D'Prince's track "Gucci Gang". The post caught the attention of D'Prince who flew him to Lagos to offer a record deal to the young talent.Rema signed a record deal with D'Prince's Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records, in 2019. He went on to release his self-titled debut EP Rema in 2019, which peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria.On 21 May

The Real hidden City on Anlo Land, Alakple and its Significance to the People of Anlo

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Alakple is a town in the Anloga District of the Volta Region of Ghana. This town is situated along the south western part of the Keta lagoon. The bust of the prominent Africa American boxer Muhammad Ali is planted at the junction along the Anloga and Dabala road. That road leads to Alakple. This town is prominent for the historical role it plays in the area. It is the home of the Nyigbla, 'god of war' who rode on horseback. The major clan in the town is Ameawo who are the custodians or clan responsible for nugbidodo 'settling disputes'. They are also believed to have control of all palm trees in Anloland. As custodians of Torgbi Nyigbla there are many taboos related to their dressing and food. for instance they are forbidden to wear shirts or blouse and sandals within the shrine. It is believed that the people of Alakple who are from the Amea clan arrived in Anloland before Torgbi Wenya's arrival in Anloga. The founder of the Ameawo clan was Mahu Ahafia.

5 Solid Signs to See if a Girl is falling for You

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Regardless of the phase of your relationship (first texts or already living together), there are some signs that can reveal whether she is into you as much as you expect. Getting to understand what is inside the mind of a woman can be challenging. 1. She gets shy in your presence If she is falling in love with you, it will be hard for her to act all serious in your presence. Emotions are difficult to suppress. You willl notice that she blushes quickly when you aree around and finds it hard to look into your eyes 2. She always ready to listen to you Have you noticed that she stops speaking or whatever else she is doing to focus on what you have to say. When a girl is in love she always puts her partner before her. If she always puts you first, gives you attention, and rarely interrupts you, then this indicates not only that she respects you, but that you are special to her. Even though you might be talking about trivialities, such as your favorite team winning a match, a fri

These are Attractive Qualities Men always want to See in Ladies

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Ladies are naturally beautiful which when men sees them, they are instantly attracted to them. Apart from the outward beauty, there are other important qualities men notice. I think it is obvious what men do not find attractive, but what makes them crazy. All men want to find a woman who has these irresistible qualities. Below are some of the qualities. 1. Calmness For the most part, drama queens are usually women. And dating a drama queen means lots of gossip, impulsive decisions, emotional conversations and drama in her life and yours.Men prefer a woman who can stay calm and relaxed. 2. Cleanliness Beauty is more than make-up and a fancy haircut. Men find women more attractive when they are neat and clean. Men find women who smell nice, who have clean hair and hydrated skin more attractive than a face perfectly covered in makeup. 3. Intelligence My cousin once went out with an extremely attractive girl. They only went out once, and then he completely lost interest. I aske

Benefits of Mango Leaves to Humans are so Wonderful

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Many people are familiar with the sweet, tropical fruit that comes from mango trees, but you may not realize that the leaves of mango trees are edible as well.Young green mango leaves are very tender, so they are cooked and eaten in some cultures. Because the leaves are considered very nutritious, they are also used to make tea and supplements. The leaves of Mangifera indica, a particular species of mango, have been used in healing practices like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years Although the stem, bark, leaves, roots, and fruit are likewise used in traditional medicine, the leaves in particular are believed to help treat diabetes and other health conditions. Here are 8 emerging benefits and uses of mango leaves, backed by science. 1. Rich in plant compounds Mango leaves contain several beneficial plant compounds, including polyphenols and terpenoids.Terpenoids are important for optimal vision and immune health. They are also antioxidants, whi

Detail of how Ewes clashed with Danes in a Horrific War

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<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1777337658632715"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> The Sagbadre War was a brief punitive expedition carried out by Denmark and its native allies against the Anlo Ewe. The war gets its name from a Danish official nicknamed Sagbadre, meaning "gulp" or "swallow" in Ewe, who was mistreated by the Anlo Ewe. This incident, along with various raids made into Danish territory against Ada in 1783, were used as justification by Danish Governor Kiøge to launch an expedition against Anlo in order to secure trade rights. Anlo had previously acquired a significant amount of territory from its neighbors in various wars, and knowing this the Danish sought to form an overwhelming alliance in order to effectively crush Anlo. The resulting force numbered 4,000 in total, with Little Popo contributing the most troops at 1,100, and Denmark cont