Yaa Naa

The Yaa Naa is the king of Dagbon, the country of the Dagomba people. The current Yaa Naa is Gariba II. All lands in the Kingdom of Dagbon are issued in the name of the Yaa Naa. The lion is the totemic symbol of the Yaa Naa. Several tribes are resident within the kingdom. This includes the Konkomba, Bimoba, Chekosi, Basaari, Chamba, Gurusi and Zantansi. The tribes within Dagbon maintains a cordial and respectful relationships, each having a role in traditional affairs. The Gurmas are the Gonje players at the Gbewaa Palace. The Kingship is rotated among two royal houses: The House of Abudu and the House of Andani. Every Yaa Naa traces their lineage to Naa Gbewaa and Tohazhie. Due to intermarriage, Yaa Naas often have heritage from many of the tribes within the Kingdom, not just Dagomba.

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