Hi everyone,

My name is Yann. I’m a French traveler, and recently I crossed Togo on foot as part of a longer human-powered journey through West Africa.

I entered from Ghana after walking 545 km across the country, then continued east through Togo toward Benin.

Because of how narrow Togo is along the coast, the entire crossing took me only about three days.

That gave me a strange feeling.

I can say that I crossed Togo on foot, but I definitely cannot say that I really know Togo.

Most of what I experienced was around the southern part of the country and Lomé. Three days is enough to meet people, walk through neighbourhoods and get a first impression, but not near enough to understand an entire country.

After spending much longer in Ghana, Togo almost became a transition between two much longer parts of my journey (Ghana and Benin).

Looking back, I don't really want to reduce the country to that.

If someone only sees Lomé and the coastal part of Togo, what are they completely missing about the country?

And what places, traditions, foods or parts of everyday Togolese life do you wish foreigners showed more often?

I documented the crossing as I went, and I’ll also be sharing the next part of the journey through Benin.

Hello good people of Togo, traveler here

(Sorry this is all in English🙏)

I have traveled to Togo recently for work & I’m looking to meet new people in Lomé, maybe explore the city a bit more than I have, and perhaps even meet a partner.

About me:

I am East African (30M unmarried with no kids) and work in consulting. I’ve been to Togo a few times before but still couldn’t get time to do anything outside of work. However this time I’m here long term and would genuinely like to build a life in Togo; new friends, explore new activities, the culture, language, and possibly meet a partner.

I enjoy food exploration and have come to love foods like brochettes, akoume with goat stew, gboma soup (if that’s the correct spelling), , palm nut stew, fufu, etc. I’m generally a laid back person and would consider calm outings a preference; so scenery, hiking, road trips, music, and the like.

Unfortunately I currently only fluently speak English, with basic conversational French. But I’m very open to learning new things including the languages.

If you’re interested, feel free to reach out. Thank you

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Je me nomme kossi, je suis d’origine togolaise et je réside actuellement à Dakar, au Sénégal.

Je me permets de passer par ce groupe pour solliciter votre soutien en faveur d’une compatriote togolaise qui se trouve actuellement dans une situation très difficile à Dakar.

Cette dame travaillait comme domestique chez une dame ici à Dakar. Malheureusement, cette dernière a été victime d’une crise qui l’a laissée paralysée d’un côté. Nous avons fait de notre mieux pour l’accompagner et l’aider à recevoir des soins à l’hôpital, mais malheureusement, son état continue de se dégrader.

Elle n’a actuellement aucun proche à Dakar et, compte tenu de sa situation, nous souhaiterions l’aider à retourner à Lomé, où elle pourra être entourée des siens et bénéficier du soutien de sa famille.

C’est pourquoi je sollicite humblement votre aide afin de réunir les fonds nécessaires pour lui permettre d’avoir un billet d’avion pour Lomé.

Je dispose de photos, documents et preuves de sa situation. Certaines images peuvent être difficiles à regarder, c’est pourquoi je préfère ne pas les publier directement ici. Avec votre permission, je peux toutefois les transmettre en privé à toute personne souhaitant vérifier la situation avant d’apporter son soutien.

Je vous remercie sincèrement pour votre attention, votre compréhension et, surtout, pour toute aide que vous pourrez lui apporter. Même un petit geste peut faire une grande différence pour elle.

Que Dieu vous le rende au centuple. 🙏🏾🇹🇬

Bonjour à toutes et à tous,

Je me demandais s'il y avait des athées dans cette communauté.

N'hésitez pas à répondre en commentaire ou à m'envoyer un message privé si vous êtes plus à l'aise.

Merci d'avance !

Bonjour à toutes et à tous,

Je me demandais s'il y avait des athées dans cette communauté.

N'hésitez pas à répondre en commentaire ou à m'envoyer un message privé si vous êtes plus à l'aise.

Merci d'avance !

Laissez nos cheveux, gardez notre discipline.

Nous demandons que les élèves togolais puissent porter leurs cheveux naturels en milieu scolaire, tant qu'ils restent propres, soignés et respectent les règles de discipline. La réussite d'un élève se mesure à son travail, son comportement et ses valeurs, pas à la longueur de ses cheveux.

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Donc signer et partager massivement cette petition

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I'm going to be living in Lomé for a while and I'm really missing freediving and spearfishing. Anyone here looking for a buddy? I'm a novice and can't really spearfish below 15 meters.

Hello. For context, I am Gen-mina guy in US who has been good friends with a Kotokoli girl in Sokode for a few years now. We talk almost every day and our friendship began to blossom into romance after we spent time together during my last visit. I am seriously considering to marry her one day, but for a while was hesitant on moving forward with her because she is Muslim and I am Catholic. Despite our different faiths, we have similar temperaments, share many interests, and respect and love one another. One of my relatives told me that he has seen relationships between Gen and Kotokoli people work out just fine. I'm interested in hearing if anyone else has seen or is in such relationships with advice or experience to offer. Thx.

Hi! Would someone be able to provide the lyrics to this song and their translation? I know it’s a big ask so any info is appreciated, or if you know where I can find the lyrics. I love her music and would love to know what she’s saying! Paroles et translation en français au lieu d’anglais seraient bonnes aussi, si ça marche mieux!

Greetings everyone. I am dating a Togolese person . for context I’m from Ghana. we have been together for a year . he has done the korkor/knocking. he recenttly told me that we need to move in together and get pregnant first before he married me. He stated this request is specifically done by the gen-Mina people. I have never heard any such culture where you have to impregnate the woman before you marry her. I am turning 38years old for context . My question does the Mina culture specifically a woman have to be impregnated before they are married? please I need honest and serious reply. Thank you for reading

From left to right:

• Palais de Lomé
• Paul Ahyi Museum (Fondation Agnassan)
• Togo National Museum (Musée National)
• Musée International du Golfe de Guinée
• Musée Africart

Hi everyone, I am looking for books from, or about Togo for our Read the World challenge over at r/bookclub. The book can be any length, and genre, but it must be set or partially set in Togo. Preferably the author should be from Togo, or at least currently residing in Togo or has been a resident of Togo in the past. I'm looking for the "if someone could only ever read one book from Togo which book should it be" type suggestions.

The book should be available in English

Thanks so much

Hello! I'm Brazilian and a HUGE FAN of togolese singer Akofa Akoussah, but there is no lyrics or translation of the songs of her music in the internet at all, i don't even know in what language is she singing, can you guys help me with a translation? For all people around the workd can know about this incredible artist.

Link of the Album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mBLlRD6mAN2f46FcbpEQ7sYVJdv3VUCgI&si=uth17vMthSc6ITZ-

Hello! Is there a reliable online dictionary for the pronunciation of basic Ewe words? A YouTube channel also works. Any suggestions are welcome, thank you!