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The Kali Bindira Chuɣu festival is an exciting celebration of Northern Ghana’s rich culinary heritage, focusing on traditional foods and their connection to the region’s culture and environment. Organized by Duduhgu in partnership with the Dagbon Media Foundation (operators of dagbonkingdom.com), the festival aims to revive ancestral recipes and showcase the importance of indigenous crops…
The Yaa Naa Damba Festival 2024 is set to be the most anticipated cultural event in Dagbon, Northern Ghana. Traditionally observed during the Damba month of the Dagbamba lunar calendar, this year the festival happens to coincide with September. What started as a religious event commemorating the birth of the Prophet Mohammed has, over centuries,…
In an event that ignited hope and inspiration, the Yendi Youth Summit unfolded as a beacon of progress for the vibrant youth of Yendi. With over 200 eager participants representing various schools, youth groups, and accomplished individuals from the community, the summit was a testament to the power of collective action and the boundless potential…
Uborr Wumbe Dawuni I, Chief of Bunbong, and the resilient community under his leadership stand as pillars of pride, witnessing the resounding success of the 8th annual Linujil Festival. This cultural extravaganza achieved more than just celebration; it fostered camaraderie among diverse ethnic groups residing within the Eastern Corridor. Themed around “Peace and Unity,” the…
In what promises to be a captivating celebration, the annual Linujil Festival at Bunbong in the Yendi Municipality is gearing up to host international reggae sensation, Rocky Dawuni, and the renowned Mohammed Alidu. This year’s festival, also known as the Bunbong Yam Festival, is scheduled for November 18, 2023, at the Bunbong Chief Palace’s forecourt….
Tamale, Ghana – Savannah International Academy (SIA) has partnered with Duduhgu Restaurant to provide nourishing meals to children in Choggu, a local community in Tamale, on World Food Day, October 16, 2023. SIA, known for its academic excellence and adherence to the Cambridge Curriculum and IGCSE standards, encourages student participation in community initiatives. Students were…
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In a historic ceremony, Ndan Yaa Bukali II, the esteemed king of Dagbon, has officially appointed Dikpong Lana Bukali Hamidu as the new Sunsong Naa. The vacant chieftaincy had attracted intense competition from a pool of five individuals, including Dikpong Lana Bukali Hamidu, who ultimately emerged as the successful candidate for the revered position. Naa…
The Wife of Ndan Yaa Naa, Her Majesty Kazia Salifu Asana, has undertaken a commendable initiative by refurbishing the age-long deteriorated Yendi Municipal Fire Service Station. With no major renovations for nearly four decades since its establishment, the station was in dire need of attention and revitalization. Prior to this intervention, the fire station had…
The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya Naa Abukari Mahama II, is optimistic about the significant transformation that the Northern Region of Ghana is poised to experience with the upcoming oil and gas exploration in the Voltaian Basin. The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is making progress towards drilling an exploration well in the basin next year,…
