As a proud Ewe blogger, Freda Yayra Amable was taken aback by a disturbing trend she stumbled upon. Some Ceremonial Ewe chiefs and queens in the diaspora, who showcase their cultural heritage, have begun misusing royal titles. These honorary leaders, who do not occupy traditional stools, have added “His/Her Royal Highness” to their names. Freda finds this practice inappropriate, misrepresented, and insulting the Ewe culture.
“What drives this need for such an inferiority complex?” Freda wonders.
She acknowledges the beauty of cultural preservation but emphasizes the importance of authenticity. As someone who values her heritage, Freda urges her fellow Ewes to respect the true nature of their chieftaincy and the “ceremonial” traditions they represent in the diaspora.
She cites her cousin, Togbui Samuel Mawuli Ziwu, the ceremonial chief of the Ewe community in Atlanta, as an example of a leader who understands the nuances of his position.
Freda advises against the misuse of royal titles, labeling it a “fraud” that undermines the integrity and dignity of Ewe culture.
In a heartfelt call to action, Freda implores her fellow Ewes to end this practice and uphold the true integrity of their cultural heritage.
Source: Ruth Ablah Adjorlolo
This extends to our Development Chiefs and Queens, both at home and abroad. They brandish these titles with grandiosity, unmatched even in the royal halls of their own villages. I can only describe this as a “Cry for Power” or perhaps more aptly, “An insatiable thirst for attention.”
This extends to our Development Chiefs and Queens, both at home and abroad. They brandish these titles with grandiosity, unmatched even in the royal halls of their own villages. I can only describe this as a “Cry for Power” or perhaps more aptly, “An insatiable thirst for attention.”