Ewe 55 articles
The Night Drum at Anloga: The Justice Site Behind F.K. Fiawoo’s Play
A sound at midnight In Anlo memory, the Nyikɔwu—the Night Drum—was a sound no household wanted to hear outside its door. The account preserved in...
Vodun Beyond the Stereotype: A Living Gbe Religious World
A word for spiritual power Vodun is a religious tradition rooted among Gbe-speaking peoples of the Gulf of Guinea, including Fon and Ewe communities. The...
Michel Camp’s Namesake: The Teacher Who Became a Brigadier
A name on the map For many people, Michel Camp is first a place: a military installation near Accra and a familiar landmark. The name...
The Colony Called a Model: German Rule and the People Who Remade Togoland
A treaty signed under pressure German Togoland began not with an empty map but with political negotiations conducted under unequal pressure. In 1884, German agents...
After Loss: Widowhood, Custom and Women’s Choices in Ewe Communities
No single experience of widowhood When a spouse dies, grief unfolds inside a family and community. In some Ewe communities, customary practices have historically marked...