The Gbewaa Dynasty and the Origins of the Dagomba Kingdom

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the origins of the Dagomba kingdom in northern Ghana, tracing its foundation to the legendary Gbewaa dynasty. They delve into the migration stories of the Mole-Dagbon peoples, the clash with autochthonous Tindana priest-kings, and the consolidation of power under Na Zangina, who introduced Islam to the court. The episode also examines the Yendi skin, the paramount chieftaincy that governs succession, and the complex interplay of oral tradition and historical evidence. Along the way, they discuss the spread of Islam through trade routes, the influence of Mande traders, and the administrative innovations that allowed Dagomba to thrive for centuries. This is a deep dive into a rich, often-overlooked history of state-building in the savanna, separate from the forest kingdoms of Asante and Fante. #Gbewaa #Dagomba #YendiSkin #NaZangina #MoleDagbon #Tindana #GurLanguages #IslamInAfrica #TransSaharanTrade #Jenne #Mande #GhanaHistory #WestAfrica #SavannaKingdoms #OralTradition #StateFormation #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo