Yaa Naa enskinment defines Dagbon agog

Yaa Naa enskinment defines Dagbon agog

After the dazzling ceremony of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II as Dagbon's overlord in Yendi last Friday, the atmosphere in the region is now that of satisfaction and expectations on the way forward for the state of Dagbon..

More people expressed satisfaction with the successful resolution of the bottlenecks that had slowed Dagbon's development for decades.

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"I never thought we could cross the bridge so quickly, but thank God everything is over now. My fervent prayer is this, we put everything that held us back in history and worked for a lasting unity to accelerate the development of this part of the country, "said a Yendi-based trader, Alhaji Masahudu Abu.

Balkisu Issah, a 36-year-old Tamale teacher, observed that even though the processes were over, there was still a lot of work ahead of Dagbon which, if well managed, could further strengthen the harmony currently enjoyed by the region.

"We must not be complacent and go to bed. Problems related to the silting of Kampakuya Naa Abdulai Andani and Bolin Lana Mahamadu Abdulai, including the celebration of the funerals of great leaders such as Mion Lana, Karaga Naa and occupying these Gate Gate and the Yo-Skin (Savelugu), are issues that should be handled with care, "she added.

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Showing the rich culture

Over the last six weeks, the state of Dagbon has bewitched the country with a rich heritage of cultural and traditional riches that had not been seen in the country for decades.

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Rare performances have marked the funerary ceremonies of Yaa Naa Mahamadu Abdulai and Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani II and the final bagging of a substantive Yaa Naa last Friday in Yendi.

Among the centuries-old customary practices that amazed the people was the transport by the warrior leader Dagbon, the war machinery of Kumbung Naa Yiri II (Logu) and the bees that accompanied them to Yendi.

A group of blacksmiths (Mache-le) also organized fireworks in Yendi. Some of them sat comfortably or went through a stifling fire amid the sanding of metals.

Dagbon is a clbad society with several clans. There are Royals, Butchers, Machel-the, Gbanzabas (Shoemakers), Wanzams, Lunsi (Drummers), Sapashinis (Warriors), among others.

Consulting oracles to guide Kuga-Naa-led Kingmakers in selecting a suitable candidate for the Yani Namship was also important.

Circumambulation three times of the Gbewaa Palace by the regents in their war costumes and their specially designed hats (Bugu) was also a sight to be admired for the hundreds of observers who invaded the area to familiarize themselves with the tradition .

Display of the blouse

There was an exhibition of perfectly woven blouses of different sizes, colors and shapes to commemorate this busy day.

The president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was not left out in the parade of traditional clothing because he was dressed in an unusual yellow blouse and matching trousers (kurugu) . Former President John Mahama, including leaders of various political parties and Parliament, have all been dressed in their beautiful blouses (Bin-SHMG).

Even though President Akufo-Addo's clothes are usually worn by members of the royal family or people of high social status, they can also be dressed by people with sufficient financial resources.

The Kurugu (trousers) and the mugri (leather boots) with a hat and a white towel are matched to the blouse and are worn as an outfit worthy of important fairs for important events like the Damba festival.

On the color (yellow), some old ones have described it as appropriate for the occasion because it means peace.