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Gundonaa Samata Abudu
Gundonaa Hajia Samata Abudu is the Paramount woman Chief of the Dagbon traditional area in the Northern Region of Ghana. All women Chiefs in that area are subordinate to her. She heads the Gundogu skin, the female equivalent of the Yendi skin, which is headed by the Yaa-Naa. The Gundonaa is the only Chief, be it male or female, who is able to veto the Yaa-Naa's word. She is assisted in her duties by the Kpatunaa, a female Chief of the Kpatuya clan. The position of Gundonaa can only be occupied by a daughter of a Yaa-Naa. Gundonaa Hajia Samata Abudu is also the granddaughter of Kachegu Naa who was the daughter and eldest surviving child of Naa Gbewaa (the founder of the Dagbon Kingdom), and became the King of Dagbon after he died. She is a member of the Abudu household and royal family. Early life and career Gundonaa Hajia Samatu Abudu was born on March 9, 1926. She is a former trader of cereals. She is one of the several women traditional leaders whose leadership is being s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingdom Of Dagbon
The Kingdom of Dagbon ( ) is the oldest and one of the most organised traditional kingdoms in Ghana founded by the Dagomba people (Dagbamba) in the 15th century. During its rise, it comprised, at various points, the Northern Region (Ghana), Northern, Upper West Region, Upper West, Upper East Region, Upper East, Savannah Region and North East Regions of Ghana, regions of present-day Ghana. It also covered portions of Burkina Faso, North East Ivory Coast and North West Togo. Since Ghana's independence in 1957, the Kingdom has assumed a traditional, customary role like Ghana's other kingdoms and ethnic states . The kingdom was formed when Naa Gbewaa and List of kings of Dagbon, his descendants unified the Dagomba people, Dagomba and Mole-Dagbon people, related peoples who were ruled by decentralised chieftains known as Tindana, Tindaamba. The antecedents of the Dagomba prior to Gbewaa's consolidation remain largely elusive, paralleled by the ambiguous origins of the List of kings o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Region (Ghana)
The Northern Region is one of the sixteen regions of Ghana. It is situated in the northern part of the country and ranks as the second largest of the sixteen regions. Before its division, it covered an area of 25,000 square kilometres, representing 10 percent of Ghana's area. In 2018 Ghanaian new regions referendum, December 2018, the Savannah Region and North East Region, Ghana, North East Region were created from it. The Northern Region is divided into 16 districts. The region's Capital city, capital is Tamale, Ghana, Tamale, List of cities in Ghana , Ghana's third largest city. Geography and climate Location and size The Northern Region, spanning approximately 25,000 square kilometers, stands as Ghana's Second largest region by land area. It shares borders with the North East Region (Ghana), North East Region and Savannah Region to the north, and Oti Region, Oti Regions to the south, and neighboring countries, including the Togo, Republic of Togo to the east and La Cote d'voi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yendi
Yendi (Dagbani language, Dagbanli: Yani, meaning "Seat of the Yaa Naa"), is the traditional capital of the Kingdom of Dagbon and the administrative centre of the Yendi Municipal District in the Northern Region of Ghana. As of 2021, the population of Yendi was 154,421 comprising 76,142 males and 78,279 females. It is the seat of the Yaa Naa, King of the Dagbon, Ghana's oldest kingdom. Climate Economy The people of Yendi are mainly peasant farmers who grow grains, especially corn, guinea corn, and millet. They also grow tubers such as yam. Yendi is a commercial hub as it is caught in the middle of most towns and villages in the northern corridor. Most people travelling to Tamale and beyond from the Eastern corridor have to go through Yendi thus making it an important transport hub. Culture Yendi is an important cultural centre as it is home to the Dagbon king's seat. The Yaa Naa lives in Yendi where he has his palace. Mining In 2004, proposals surfaced to link iron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaa Naa
The Yaa Naa is the title of the king of Kingdom of Dagbon, Dagbon, the Kingdom of the Dagomba people, Dagomba people, located in the Northern Region of present-day Ghana. The current Yaa Naa is Mahama Abukari Gariba II. He was enskinned on Friday, January 25, 2019. The Lion of Gbewaa is the totemic symbol of the Yaa Naa. The Konkomba people, Konkomba, Bimoba people, Bimoba, Chakosi people, Chekosi, Bassari people, Basaari, Chamba people, Chamba, Gurunsi people, Gurusi and Zantasi tribes reside within Dagbon. Titles of the Yaa Naa The titles of the Yaa Naa include Naa Gbewaa, Yoɣu Tolana, Saɣinlana, Tihi ni Mori Lana. List of the Yaa Naas ''For detailed genealogy, see List of kings of Dagbon, List of Kings of Dagbon'' References Yaa Naa, Dagomba royalty Royal titles {{africa-royal-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Na Gbewa
Naa Gbewaa (also known as Nedega or Kulu Gbagha) is the founder of the Kingdom of Dagbon, in what is now northern Ghana. His sons and daughters are credited with founding several states, including the Mossi Kingdoms of Burkina Faso. He established a stable and prosperous kingdom. Naa Gbewaa's shrine is located at Pusiga, 90 km east of Bolgatanga. His descendants continue to pay respects at the shrine. Lineage Naa Gbewaa fathered the following children: * Yemtori (Yennenga), beloved daughter, travelled northward and married Rialle. Their son, Ouedraogo founded the Ouedrago clan of the Mossi Kingdoms. * Gundo Naa Kachaɣu, the eldest child of Naa Gbewa, became the first Gundo Naa. The Gundo Naa title is reserved for only females. * Naa Ʒirli (Zirile), the eldest son of Naa Gbewaa. Younger to Gundo-Naa Kachaɣu. * Fɔɣu (Kufɔɣu), chosen successor of Naa Gbewaa. * Naa Shitɔbu, led majority Gbewaa children as Yaa Naa. * Gmamprugulana Tohigu (Tosugu), younger to Ziril ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Ghana
The University of Ghana is a public university located in Accra, Ghana. It is the oldest public university in the country. The university was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast in the British colony of the Gold Coast. It was originally an affiliate college of the University of London, which supervised its academic programs and awarded degrees. After Ghana gained independence in 1957, the college was renamed the University College of Ghana. It changed it name again to the University of Ghana in 1961, when it gained full university status. The University of Ghana is situated on the west side of the Accra Legon Hills and northeast of the center of Accra. It has over 60,000 registered students. Introduction The original emphasis on establishing the University of Ghana was on the Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Law, Basic Science, Agriculture, and Medicine. However, as part of a national educational reform program, the university's curriculum was expanded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew W
Andrew is the English form of the given name, common in many countries. The word is derived from the , ''Andreas'', itself related to ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia after James. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy in the 1970s. Canada Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for male infants in 2005. Andrew was the 16th most popular name for infants in British Columbia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peace Adzo Medie
Peace Adzo Medie is a Liberian-born Ghanaian academic and writer of both fiction and nonfiction. Her scholarship focuses on gender, politics, and armed conflict, and her published works of fiction explore similar themes. Early life and education Medie was born to in Liberia, where her parents worked. Before the age of ten, her family relocated due to armed conflict in Liberia and moved to Ho in southern Ghana, where she attended OLA Girls Senior High School. Medie has stated that her family was comfortable in Liberia before being forced to move, and that after returning to Ghana she began to take notice of the differences between the lives of herself, her family, and her friends depending on their household's social class. In 2003, Medie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Resource Development from the University of Ghana in Accra. She then completed her postgraduate studies in the United States, obtaining a Master of Arts degree in International Studies from Ohi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Conversation (website)
''The Conversation'' is a network of nonprofit media outlets publishing news stories and research reports online, authored by academics with professional journalist editors to produce accessible research-informed outputs. Articles are written by academics and researchers under a Creative Commons license, allowing reuse without modification. Copyright terms for images are generally listed in the image caption and attribution. Its model has been described as explanatory journalism. Except in "exceptional circumstances", it only publishes articles by "academics employed by, or otherwise formally connected to, accredited institutions, including universities and accredited research bodies". The website was launched in Australia in March 2011. The network has since expanded globally with a variety of local editions originating from around the world. In September 2019, ''The Conversation'' reported a monthly online audience of 10.7 million users, and a combined reach o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coronavirus Disease 2019
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever, fatigue, cough, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste. Symptoms may begin one to fourteen days after exposure to the virus. At least a third of people who are infected do not develop noticeable symptoms. Of those who develop symptoms noticeable enough to be classified as patients, most (81%) develop mild to moderate symptoms (up to mild pneumonia), while 14% develop severe symptoms ( dyspnea, hypoxia, or more than 50% lung involvement on imaging), and 5% develop critical symptoms ( respiratory failure, shock, or multiorgan dysfunction). Older people have a higher risk of developing severe symptoms. Some complications result in death. Some people continue to experience a range of effects ( long COVID) for mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1926 Births
In Turkey, the year technically contained only 352 days. As Friday, December 18, 1926 ''(Julian Calendar)'' was followed by Saturday, January 1, 1927 '' (Gregorian Calendar)''. 13 days were dropped to make the switch. Turkey thus became the last country to officially adopt the Gregorian Calendar, which ended the 344-year calendrical switch around the world that took place in October, 1582 by virtue of the Papal Bull made by Pope Gregory XIII. Events January * January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece. * January 8 **Ibn Saud is crowned ruler of the Kingdom of Hejaz. ** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne as Bảo Đại, the last monarch of the Nguyễn dynasty of the Kingdom of Vietnam. * January 16 – A British Broadcasting Company radio play by Ronald Knox about workers' revolution in London causes a panic among those who have not heard the preliminary announcement that it is a satire on broadcasting. * January 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
