April 20, 2006
something new every day
This week we had a performer from Ghana at the Library.
He did this whole drumming/dancing show and yes the kids loved it.
But the part that I found really interesting was when he told us about how kids are named in Ghana. Apparently kids are named after the day of the week that they are born on. If a girl is born on Monday her name is Adjoa and a Monday boy is Kojo. Here is a list of the names for each day. (you'll have to scroll down a bit)
But what is really interesting is that a boy born on friday is named Kofi, like Kofi Annan.
Call me dorky but if I ever get to meet Kofi Annan I'm going to say, 'Hey, you were born on a Friday!'
Yes, I'm a geek.
-gg
(I'll have to remember to ask my Mom what day of the week I was born on)
Posted by gadgetgirl at April 20, 2006 06:43 PM
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Friday. We can't call you Kofi, but I'll start calling you Afua.
Posted by: Mr GG at April 20, 2006 09:07 PM