Dowry Lists by Tribes

Unfortunately, this is not a Dede original but I think whoever put this together deserves an award!!

So delightfully politically incorrect!!!

The Gas 

1. 10 pieces of white cloth (for pregnancy & outdooring) 
2. 20 crates of Star beer (10 for the mother-in-law, 10 for father-in-law) 
3. Albion or Nissan Bluebird car 
4. 4 live pigs (for domedo) 
5. One akasanoma radio (for listening to Obunu 93.3FM) 
6. 2 years advance rent (cos you will be staying with your in-laws) 
7. 1 CD compilation of DJ Gblagazaa's Mixx feat Screwface 
8. 1 Pair Trawler 
9. 1 drum of apeteshie (for libation sake) 
10. Valid residence preferably in James Town, Mpoase, Mamprobi, Chokor, Teshie Tsui Bleeoo, Teshie Tiafi ahe

The Ashanti 

1. Valid visa to Germany/Spain/USA 
2. Shares in Obuasi Goldfields 
3. 1 Store at a Commercial Business District 
4. A degree in "yobbing" 
5. DNA Test results to prove linkage to the Asantehene 
6. Middle School Leaving Certificate (standard 7 accepted) 
7. 5 set of mortar and pestle 
8. Cassava & plantain farm (no fufu powder) 
9. Speak fluent "capo" language 
10. 1 copy of Everyday English 
11. Valid residence in areas such as Abossey Okai, North Kaneshie, Sukura, Russia

The Ewes 

1. 10kg of "atama" snuff (for the father-in-law) 
2. Oversized Tema-station suit (for future growth and expansion) 
3. Cassava farm 
4. Multi-colored XXXL towel for father-in-law (if he's from the Southern Volta) 
5. 10 pieces of white "Obroni waawu" singlets (for the father in-law) 
6. 8 pieces of multicolored vest (for Mother-in-law). To be used on market days 
7. One stall at Asigame (for mother-in-law) 
8. Connections to work in government agencies preferably post offices and hospitals 
9. 20 sets of neatly wrapped chewing sticks 
10. My First Copy Book (for retired fisherman now turned student 
11. Valid residence preferably in these locations: Madina, Agbogba, Adenta, Haatso, Libya Quarters, Ashaley Botwe

The Kwahus 

1. 3 year valid SUSU Saving bank account 
2. Hardware store- dealing in cement, iron rods, paints, roofing sheets etc. 
3. Middle School Leaving Certificate 
4. Ability to sponsor Easter trips back home every year 
5. Valid visa and work permit in Spain preferably apple plantations 
6. One drinking spot 
7. Valid residence in areas such as Dome, Taifa, Kwabenya, Saint Johns etc

The Krobos 

1. 30 packs of GSMF approved condoms (protection sake) 
2. 20 funeral cloths 
3. Ability to perform paternity tests often 
4. One blue kiosk 
5. 45 pieces of mercy soap/cream and ointment 
6. Residence in a compound house

The Fantes 

1. 20 crates of Ovaltine/Tetley tea bags 
2. 50kg of sausage 
3. 77 containers of jam/margarine
4. 67 crates of ideal milk 
5. 10 boxes of turkey wings 
6. 6 crates of eggs 
7. 1 seagoing canoe 
8. Required High School-Adisadel College & Mfantsipim 
9. Participation in keysoap TV programmes especially Cantata & Concert Party 
10. Connection to work in government agencies such as Post office, Ministries and Newspaper agencies

The Dagombas

1. Yet to be approved by the Ya-Naa.......