Naa Gbewaa

Naa Gbewaa (also known as Nedega or Kulu Gbagha) is the founder of the Kingdom of Dagbon, in what is now northern Ghana. His sons and daughters are credited with founding several states⁣,[1][2] including the Mossi Kingdoms of Burkina Faso.[3] He established a stable and prosperous kingdom.[4] Naa Gbewaa's shrine is located at Pusiga, 90 km east of Bolgatanga.[5][6] His descendants continue to pay respects at the shrine.[7]

  1. ^ Lipschutz & Rasmussen 1989, p. 168.
  2. ^ Ade Ajayi & Crowder 1976, p. 417.
  3. ^ "The forgotten kingdom". africasacountry.com. 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  4. ^ "Origin of Mossi-Dagomba States" (PDF). PDF Proc.
  5. ^ "Naa Gbewaa Shrine – GACL". Gacl. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  6. ^ "The Naa Gbewaa Shrine". Gbc Ghana Online. 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  7. ^ "Naa Gbewaa Shrine – GACL". Gacl. Retrieved 2023-09-16.