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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] |
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] |
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest List of cities in Ivory Coast, city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the Guinea–Ivory Coast border, northwest, Liberia to the Ivory Coast–Liberia border, west, Mali to the Ivory Coast–Mali border, northwest, Burkina Faso to the Burkina Faso–Ivory Coast border, northeast, Ghana to the Ghana–Ivory Coast border, east, and the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea to the south. With 31.5 million inhabitants in 2024, Ivory Coast is the List of African countries by population, third-most populous country in West Africa. Its official language is French language, French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété languages, Bété, Baoulé language, Baoulé, Dyula language, Dyula, Dan language, Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Hunter (Tohaʒee)
The Red Hunter or Tohaʒee is a Ghanaian and Burkinabe historical figure whose progeny founded the Dagbon and Mossi Kingdoms The Mossi Kingdoms, were a group of kingdoms in modern-day Burkina Faso that dominated the region of the Volta River, upper Volta river for hundreds of years. The largest Mossi kingdom was that of Ouagadougou. The king of Ouagadougou, known as .... He was presented a wife after slaying a menacing beast that terrorized a community. Naa Gbemii is a great-granddaughter of Tohaʒee. References Dagomba people Dagbaŋ culture {{Ghana-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajami Script
Ajami (, ) or Ajamiyya (, ), which comes from the Arabic root for 'foreign' or 'stranger', is an Arabic script, Arabic-derived script used for writing Languages of Africa, African languages, particularly Songhai languages, Songhai, Mandé languages, Mandé, Hausa language, Hausa and Swahili language, Swahili, although many other languages are also written using the script, including Mooré language, Mooré, Pulaar language, Pulaar, Wolof language, Wolof, and Yoruba language, Yoruba. It is an adaptation of the Arabic script to write sounds not found in Standard Arabic. Rather than adding new letters, modifications usually consist of additional dots or lines added to pre-existing letters. History The script was first used between the 10th and the 16th centuries. It was likely originally created with the intent of promoting Islam in West Africa. The first languages written in the script were likely old Shilha language, Taseelhit or medieval Berber languages, Amazigh, Kanuri language, ... [...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] |
Zosimli Naa
The Zosimli Naa is a royal title in Ghana. It directly translates as Chief of Zosimli. The title, Naa translates as King or Chief while Zosimli means: Cooperation, Alliance, Accord, Collaboration and Friendships. The Tamale-Louisville sister city relationship is administered under the office of a Zosimli Naa. The Zosimli Palace is located in Lamashegu, Tamale A tamale, in Spanish language, Spanish , is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of ''masa'', a dough made from nixtamalization, nixtamalized maize, corn, which is steaming, steamed in a corn husk or Banana leaf, banana leaves. The wrapping .... The relationship between The Kingdom of Dagbon and Europe is also administered, separately, under the office of a Zo-simli Naa. History The first Zosimli was Her Royal Highness, Naa Dr. Susan J Herlin. In 2022, a new Zosimli Naa, HRH Naa Ife Bell Tipaɣya was enskinned at a colorful ceremony. Genealogy Roles of Zosimli Naa The Office of Zosimli Naa is an inst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Mossi Kingdoms
The Mossi Kingdoms, were a group of kingdoms in modern-day Burkina Faso that dominated the region of the Volta River, upper Volta river for hundreds of years. The largest Mossi kingdom was that of Ouagadougou. The king of Ouagadougou, known as the Mogho Naaba, or King of All the World, served as the Emperor of all the Mossi. The first kingdom was founded when warriors from the ancient Great Naa Gbewaa kingdom in present-day Ghana region and Mandé warriors moved into the area and intermarried with local people. The different kingdom's consolidation of political and military power began in the 13th century, leading to conflicts between the Mossi kingdoms and other nearby powerful states. In 1896, the French took over the kingdoms and created the French Upper Volta colony, which for many decades largely governed using the Mossi administrative structure. Some Mossi Kingdoms still exist today as Non-sovereign monarchy, constituent monarchies within Burkina Faso. Most notably, Naba B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yennenga
Yennenga (born 11th-15th century) was a legendary princess, considered the mother of the Mossi people of Burkina Faso. She was a famous warrior within the Kingdom of Dagbon, now in present day Ghana. The founder of the Kingdom of Dagbon was her father, Nedega. Nedega refused to let Yennenga marry, resulting in her leaving the kingdom. On the run with her horse, she met a young hunter, Rialé with whom she had a child called Ouedraogo. Ouedraogo is a famous last name in Burkina Faso and means "male horse" in honour of the horse which led the princess to Rialé. Yennenga or her son Ouedraogo are considered the founder of the Mossi Kingdoms. There are different versions about the escape of the princess. Biography Yennenga was the daughter of Nedega and Napoko, king and queen in the early 12th century of the Kingdom of Dagbon, now in present day Ghana. She is described in oral histories as beautiful, with her name, Yennenga, meaning "the slim", referring to her beauty. Her father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moliyili
Moliyili also known as University of Moliyili was a historical centre of learning and craftsmanship in the West African kingdom of Dagbon. Presently, it is located within the Yendi Municipal District. Moliyili flourished during the 18th and 19th centuries, and played a significant role in the kingdom's intellectual and cultural development. It had a clerical hierarchy administering educational centres led by the Yidan Moli. Today, the Yidan Moli is the head clergy officiating the Damba festival of the Yaa Naa, the king of Dagbon, who resides in the Gbewaa Palace of Northern Ghana.{{Cite web , title=2-20: The Muslim Religion in Dagbon , url=https://www.adrummerstestament.com/2/2-20_The_Muslim_Religion_in_Dagbon_web_chapter.html , access-date=2024-04-01 , website=www.adrummerstestament.com Etymology Moliyili means "House of the Learned" in the Dagbani language Dagbani (or Dagbane), also known as Dagbanli or Dagbanle, is a Gur language spoken in Ghana and Northern Togo. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tindana
Tindana (Plural Tindamba/Tindaanima) is a title for historical rulers of the Dagbon and many other related peoples of West Africa. The tindaanima ruled over these lands before the centralisation of the states by Naa Gbewaa and his descendants. Their historical roles had been religious and spiritual, although this has been changing, with Tindaanima like the Tamale Dakpema, actively engaged in traditional political rulership. The Tindaanima are not appointed by the 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, ..., although they are under his authority. Etymology Tindana is derived from the Dagbanli words: Tiŋ/Ting (Land/Town/City) and Dana (Lord/Owner). References {{Reflist Dagbon Dagomba people Dagbaŋ culture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mole-Dagbon People
The Mole-Dagbon, also called Mabia, or Mossi-Dagbon are a meta-ethnicity and western Oti–Volta languages, Oti–Volta ethno-linguistic group residing in six present-day West Africa countries namely: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali and Togo. They number more than 45 million. The Mossi people, Mole/Mossi/Moore people are located primarily in Burkina Faso while Kingdom of Dagbon, over lord Dagbon is in Ghana. Previously, the term Gur was used, Mabia has been used to refer to the linguistic supercluster. Ethnic constitution The Mabia ethnic group include the following peoples: * Dagomba people, Dagomba * Mossi people, Mossi * Kusasi people, Kusasi * Mamprusi people, Mamprusi * Nabit language, Nabit * Tallensi, Talni * Kamara language, Kamara * Kantosi language, Kantosi * Hanga language, Hanga * Farefare language, Gurene * Nanumba people, Nanumba * Buli language (Ghana), Builsa * Dagaaba people, Dagaaba * Wala people, Wala Notable Mabia people ''Historical Leaders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
