History of the Dagomba People: This page contains all the authentic historical facts of the oldest Kingdom in Ghana, ie Dagbon Kingdom.
In the 11th century, the captivating Bouna kingdom thrived with the Lorhon people, the courageous ancestors of the Koulango. It was a time when the land was ruled by a noble chieftain, King Haïngère, who held not only the title of king but also the esteemed position of land chief (Goro-issie). His royal domain was…
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….
Discover the captivating tale of Naa Zokuli, the 16th ruler of the Dagomba ethnic group in Ghana, and the establishment of the Bouna Kingdom in the northeastern region of Ivory Coast. This article takes you on a journey through time, unveiling the remarkable exploits of Naa Zokuli as he embarked on an expedition to amass…
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…
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 Mole Dagbon state is a group of ethnic groups which trace back their origin to one ancestor. They belong to western Oti-Volta Gur ethno-linguistic group who are in six present-day West Africa countries namely: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, and Togo. The Mole Dagbon in Ghana, comprises the Dagomba (Dagbamba), Mamprusi, and…
The histories of Nanuŋ kings provide intriguing glimpses into the political processes that shaped the kingship structure of the kingdom. The rise, fall and rise of Bimbila Na Salifu is a case study of human resilience, endurance and hope. German Colonial Rule In Nanung When the Germans invaded Nanung, Na Abalsi was the king of…
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,…
Aboriginal Dagombas : Origin Both written and oral literature has it that the ordinary Aboriginal Dagombas arrived in ancient Dagbon before the rulers (Naa Gbewaa and his descendants). According to Tamakloe, when Naa Nyagsi and his father “Naa Sitobu” arrived in modern Dagbon about the year 1416, the ordinary man was already in Dagbon. Tindamba…
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…
