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About This Archive

The Ewe Documentation Project is a community-driven archive dedicated to preserving the language, proverbs, folktales, and cultural heritage of the Ewe people of Ghana, Togo, and Benin.

Ways to Connect

  • Contribute: Submit a proverb, folktale, or cultural knowledge
  • Corrections: Let us know if you find any errors in our content
  • Research: Inquire about using our archive for academic research
  • Partnership: Collaborate with cultural organizations and schools

Ewe Greetings

Ŋdi na wò Good morning
Ŋdɔ na wò Good afternoon
Fiɛyi na wò Good evening
Miawoe zɔ You are welcome
Akpe Thank you

"Ame ɖeka metua du o."

One person does not build a town.

— Ewe Proverb

This archive is built by our community, for our community.

Ewe-Speaking Regions

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Ghana

Volta Region: Anlo, Tongu, Ho, Keta, Peki, Avedakor

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Togo

Maritime and Plateaux: Kpalimé, Notsé, Atakpamé, Aného

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Benin

Southern regions: Ganvié, Oué, Comé

Diaspora

Ewe communities worldwide