AnloEwe

Anlo Ewe refers to a significant subgroup of the Ewe people who primarily inhabit the southeastern coastal region of Ghana. They are also found in neighboring areas of Togo and Benin. The Anlo Ewe have a distinct history and culture within the broader Ewe ethnolinguistic group. Their traditional homeland is known as Anlo, characterized by lagoons, a sandy coastline, and a history of powerful chiefdoms.

Historically, the Anlo Ewe were known for their strong warrior traditions and their role in regional trade. Their social and political structure was traditionally organized around clans and a hierarchical system of chiefs and elders. The Anlo culture is rich in oral traditions, proverbs, and music, with drumming and dancing playing a central role in their ceremonies and daily life. Their religious beliefs often involve the worship of a supreme creator deity, Mawu, and a pantheon of other deities and ancestral spirits.

The Anlo Ewe are recognized for their unique festivals, the most prominent being the Hogbetsotso festival, which commemorates their migration from Notsie in Togo. This festival is a vibrant celebration of their history, culture, and unity, featuring elaborate traditional attire, music, dance, and the reenactment of historical events. The Anlo Ewe language, a dialect of Ewe, is spoken in their communities, and efforts are made to preserve its usage and cultural significance. Agriculture, fishing, and petty trading have traditionally been the main economic activities.