DirectAid Ghana, in partnership with the esteemed philanthropist Kintampo Dagomba Chief Naa Zakari Musah Baki (V), is set to make a significant impact on the communities of Kintampo and its surroundings. The collaborative effort has already yielded nine functional boreholes in 2023 alone, with plans for an additional nine, promising improved access to clean water….
The history of the African continent is marked by the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms, each with its unique cultural heritage, traditions, and stories. One such kingdom was Dagbon, a beacon of knowledge, wealth, and progressiveness that thrived for over two centuries. However, the kingdom eventually crumbled under the weight of various factors, including…
Dagomba Marriage is a deeply revered institution that plays a vital role in the culture and society of the Dagomba people. For centuries, marriage traditions in Dagbon have been rich and diverse, with a focus on preserving lineage, maintaining moral values, and celebrating the union of two families. In this article, we will explore the…
The youth of Aboabo came together today to address the rising concern of drug and substance abuse within the area. The meeting was held at KANDAHAR office, with the aim of devising effective strategies to eliminate the illegal business and eradicate its roots within Aboabo and its environs. Dagbon Quantum Bracelets: The Bang Gari; Dagbon’s…
Millions of dollars are spent by alternative health enthusiasts on metallic bracelets (Bang Gari) for their alleged health benefits. Many bracelet manufacturers market their wares as alternatives to traditional healthcare. Naa Zanjina and the creation of the three gate skins In recent years, quantum metallic bracelets have grown in popularity as a way to promote…
Na Bakpeng Yoo Naa Abdulai Andani, the Paramount Chief of Savelugu Traditional Area, continues to strengthen his ties with Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, the Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Area.Both chiefs, who have been seen at each other’s festivals, have set a positive example for other traditional rulers in the north to follow in order…
TIKULI is an annual cultural practice observed by the Dagomba people in the northern region of Ghana. It is a religious practice assimilated into Dagbon culture and observed in “Nolori Goli” (the month of Ramadan), the sixth month of the Dagbon calendar. For this reason, my focus for this essay will be centered on “Tikuli…
Whenever Historians discuss civilization in the Dagbon kingdom, reference is often made to the 18th king, Naa Zanjina. Whereas Dagbon griots attribute the inception and the growth of the islamic culture in Dagbon to him, other oral historians see Naa Zanjina as the father of civilization and the beginning of a new Dagbon state. Indeed,…
The Damba festival is the most widely celebrated festival in the northern part of Ghana. Among the Dagomba ethnic group, Damba is a fetivity that showcases Dagbon traditional dances and serves as an occasion for the glorification of chiefs and royalty. For this reason, the Damba festival holds great importance in Dagbon. Its essence is…
On the 23rd of October, 2021, N-Yab Dakpɛma conferred the title of Dakpɛma Zosimli Naa on Kennedy S. Johnson at the Dakpɛma palace. Read More: The History Of Mole Dagbon State Kennedy S. Johnson is Influential world traveler and esteemed business owner from the Diaspora. The mother of 1, daughter D’kiya Johnson is widely known for…
