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Echoes of Sovereignty: The Damba Festival and the Dagomba Kingdom in Pre-Colonial Ghana cover image
Pre-Colonial Era

Echoes of Sovereignty: The Damba Festival and the Dagomba Kingdom in Pre-Colonial Ghana

Northern Ghana (Yendi, Tamale, Savelugu), North East Region, Savannah Region, Upper West Regionc. 15th Century Origins - Present7 min read5 chapters

  • Dagomba
  • Damba Festival
  • Yaa Naa
  • Pre-Colonial Ghana
  • Traditional Festivals
  • Northern Ghana
  • Chieftaincy
  • Islamic Influence
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Rituals
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Chapter 1

The Genesis of the Dagomba Kingdom and the Festival's Roots

Explores the legendary origins of the Dagomba Kingdom, the establishment of its political structures, and the initial cultural landscape that set the stage for the emergence of the Damba Festival, tracing its earliest traditional and proto-Islamic influences.

Sources & References

  1. Staniland, Martin. (1975). The Lions of Dagbon: Political Change in Northern Ghana. Cambridge University Press.
  2. MacGaffey, Wyatt. (2013). Chiefs, Priests, and Praise-Singers: History, Politics, and Land Ownership in Northern Ghana. University of Virginia Press.
  3. Mahama, Ibrahim. (2004). History and Traditions of Dagbon. GILLBT Press.
  4. Dagbon Kingdom. (2024). Damba Festival: Unveiling the Rich History. dagbonkingdom.com.
  5. Levtzion, Nehemia. (1968). Muslims and Chiefs in West Africa. Clarendon Press.
  6. Hiskett, Mervyn. (1984). The Development of Islam in West Africa. Longman.
  7. Ghana Tourism Authority. (2023). Damba Festival Guide. visitghana.com.

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