Our Story
Our Language.
Their Legacy.
Deviwo was born from a simple, powerful desire: to keep the vibrant sounds of Ewe (Eʋegbe) alive for families raising children far from home.
Where the Journey Began
For me, growing up in the UK with parents from Kpando in Ghana’s Volta Region, the sounds of Ewe were as much a part of our home as the English we spoke at school. My brothers and I aren’t native speakers, but our parents made sure we could understand and hold our own in conversation.
Passing it on
Now, as a parent myself, I’m determined to pass that on. I started by teaching my daughter animal names, but when I looked for Ewe words online, I found so many different translations—and no way to know which were right.
Authenticity First
I knew I couldn’t compromise on authenticity. So, I worked with elders in Kpando, Ghana, to carefully verify every single word. The result is Eʋegbe Lãwo – Ewe Animal Flashcards – a collaboration across continents and generations, built on trust and a promise to honour our heritage.
Why Deviwo?
In Ewe, Deviwo means children. Our name is our promise.
It reflects our purpose: passing language and culture to the next generation while giving families the tools to learn and grow together. Deviwo is about remembering the stories we carry and the voices that live in the languages we speak.
This is Just the Beginning
Ewe is one of Africa’s great languages, spoken in Ghana, Togo and across the diaspora. At Deviwo, we’re starting with animals, but this is only Volume One of a much bigger journey – to celebrate, preserve and share Ewe with the world.
Special thanks to elders and teachers in Ghana for their guidance and support, with particular gratitude to my mother, Mavis Amoa, Gifty Agagah and Mr Agbale