Naa Bimbiɛgu – During the 15th century, an event of great significance occurred in present-day Dagbon. It was during this time that the grandson of Naa Gbewa, named Nyagse, launched an invasion of the lands belonging to the Tindaamba, bringing them under his authority and uniting them with the rest of the territories in Dagbon….
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The Dagomba people, residing in the northern region of Ghana, have a fascinating tradition of naming their children. These names, known as Dagbon names or Dagbani names, encompass a wide range of options. The uniqueness of Dagbani names stems from the fact that they vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the child’s birth. In the…
The Traditional Dagbon Hats: Undoubtedly, one of the easiest ways to know the identity of someone is by his or her outfit. The way a person dresses can on first sight, point to where he or she comes from. All over the world, people wear clothes which depict their cultures and tradition. Even within the…
The Lunsi: The Dagomba ethnic group in the northern part of Ghana, has some of the most enviable and well-preserved cultural practices, centered around drumming and dancing. Some of these practices date as far back as the 12th century. Even though some of their practices have seen changes and others have been abandoned entirely,…
Naa Gungobili was the 17th King of the Dagbon kingdom. He ascended the Gbewaa Skin of Dagbon around the 17th century. His reign lasted from around 1627 to 1648. Naa Gungobili was the son of Naa Luro, who was also a King of Dagbon. This makes Naa Gungobili a Prince to the Gbewaa skin. Before…
Dagbanli Riddles : Among the Dagomba people, riddles, just like folktales, assume a significant part of their culture. Riddles are seen as a tool for teaching speech to the younger ones as well as preparing their minds towards critical thinking. Click To Join Our WhatsApp Group Click To Join Our Telegram Group: However, despite the significance…
Dagbon, a region in the northern part of Ghana, is home to the Dagbamba (Dagomba) people who speak the most widely spoken language in the area. This language, known as Dagbani, has been passed down through generations via a complex system of oral literature. In this article, we will explore the significance of oral literature…
Antonyms and Synonyms in Dagbani Antonyms and Synonyms in Dagbani Language – Prominent in the oral literature of the Dagbamba is the use of a variety of antonyms and synonyms in communication. The lunsi (drummer) who are the custodians of Dagbon tradition, have to internalize as many antonyms and synonyms as possible. This is largely…
Dagbani idioms – Aside proverbs, larger part of communication among the Dagbamba rely on idioms. Strangely, a larger part of Dagbon (Dagbang) idioms are based on human body parts , animals and plants. It therefore common that, when idioms are said in Dagbon, you’ll often hear the mention of the head ( zuɣu ), ears…
