Culture & Tradition – The Dagomba tribe in Ghana have one of the best, sophisticated and well preserved culture and traditions in Africa. Kaya ni Taɣada as it is known in dagbani, the language spoken by the Dagomba people of the Dagbon Kingdom.
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…
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…
The yam festival which has lost its significance in Dagbon is the latter’s oldest festival which had predated the Bugum, Damba, Kpini and Eid festivals. These festivals came in the wake of the Islamisation of Dagbon culture. The yam festival is no longer celebrated but the spiritual rituals are still performed in Yendi and many…
Experience the magic of Ghana’s Bugum Chugu, also known as the Fire Festival. Explore mesmerizing fire displays, ancestral rituals, and cultural heritage in this vibrant celebration.
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,…
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…
Names of Animals in Dagbani Language Click To Join Our Telegram Group: The environment is made up of everything around us. That is, living and non-living. Among the living, animals play essential roles in man’s life. These include food, transport, symbolism, security, medicinal purposes etc. Every ethnic group (language) has their specific names of animals….
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…
