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| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 Ghana | |
| Languages | |
| Ewe, English, French | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly Vodun, Judaism, Christian | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Anlo Ewe is a sub-group of the Ewe people, Avenor Ewe. |
The Anlo Ewe are a sub-group of the Ewe people of approximately 6 million people, inhabiting southern Togo, southern Benin, southwest Nigeria, and south-eastern parts of the Volta Region of Ghana; meanwhile, a majority of Ewe are located in the entire southern half of Togo and southwest Benin. They are a patrilineal society governed by a hierarchal, centralized authority.[1] Their language (self-name Anlogbe) is a dialect of the Ewe language, itself part of the Gbe language cluster.[1] The Ewe religion is centered on the Supreme God, Mawu and several intermediate divinities.[2][3] Christianity has been accepted in every part of Anlo Ewe land, with a minority of people still practicing traditional Vodun beliefs. The Vodu religion is slowly becoming a previous religion among the Anlo Ewes, with the youth of the community today practicing Christianity much more. However, those who still practice the Vodu religion also believe their tradition is a factor that keeps integrity and probit, while Christianity stands to pave way for integrity, honesty and probity to be washed away as years go by. It is for this reason that some Anlo Ewe people do away with Christianity when it comes to issues of accountability.
- ^ Nukunya, G.K.. Kinship and Marriage Among the Anlo Ewe. London School of Economics Monographs on Social Anthropology No. 37. New York: Humanities Press Inc., 1969.
- ^ "Alfred Ladzekpo | Religion". Archived from the original on December 9, 2006.
- ^ "African Drumming - dancedrummer.com - Anlo-Ewe History". www.dancedrummer.com.