Ever wondered what the various tribes in Ghana take as dowry in the name of giving their daughters’ hand in marriage? The Ewes: * 6 kg of “atama” snuff (for the father-in-law) * Over-sized Tema-station suit (for future growth and expansion) * 4-acre okro farm (for twice daily akple and fetri dekyi * Multi-colored XXXL towel for father-in-law (if he’s from the Southern Volta) * 12 white “obroni waawu” singlets (for the father in-law) * 6 pieces of multicolored vest (for Mother-in-law). * To be used on market days – one stall at Asigame (for mother-in-law) * Connections to work in government agencies preferably post offices and hospitals * Carpentry certificate * 1 large Tom cat for the after-wedding feast * 12 sets of neatly wrapped chewing sticks * My First Copy Book (for retired fisherman now turned student) * Valid residence preferably in these locations: Madina, Agbogba, Adenta, Haatso, Libya Quarters, Alajo or Kumasi Anloga * 1 drum of akpeteshie
Posted on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 10:41:22 +0000