Tag: Dagbon kingdom
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A History of Tamale: How the City Became the Capital of the North
How a settlement became the administrative and commercial capital of northern Ghana, from pre-colonial context through the colonial period to the modern city.
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The Yaa Naa and Dagbon Chieftaincy Explained
Who the Yaa Naa is, the significance of Yendi, how the chieftaincy structure works below him, and the role traditional authority plays in Northern Ghana today.
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Dagbani Names and Their Meanings: A Guide for Visitors and Newcomers
How naming works in Dagbon culture – the naming ceremony, the structure of Dagbani names, and common name elements, with the honest caveat that meanings are commonly understood rather than fixed.