Zosimli Naa

The Zosimli Naa is a royal title in Ghana. It directly translates as Chief of Zosimli. The title, Naa translates as King or Chief while Zosimli means: Cooperation, Alliance, Accord, Collaboration and Friendships. The Tamale-Louisville sister city relationship is administered under the office of a Zosimli Naa. The Zosimli Palace is located in Lamashegu, Tamale. The relationship between The Kingdom of Dagbon and Europe is also administered, separately, under the office of a Zo-simli Naa.

History

The first Zosimli was Her Royal Highness, Naa Dr. Susan J Herlin.[1][2] In 2022, a new Zosimli Naa, HRH Naa Ife Bell Tipaɣya was enskinned at a colorful ceremony.[3]

Genealogy

Naa Susan
First Zosimli Naa.
Beloved across the Kingdom of Dagbon.
1995-2014
Naa Ife Bell Tipaɣya
Enskinned in 2021
2021–present

Roles of Zosimli Naa

The Office of Zosimli Naa is an institution dedicated to promoting and fostering development initiatives within the chieftaincy.[4][5] With a steadfast commitment to progress, this esteemed office operates on the foundation of four key pillars: Community and Culture, Education and Leadership, Business and Innovation, and Health and Wellbeing.[6]

Dakpema Zosimli

In 2021, The Tamale Dakpema, HRH Fuseini Bawa, enskinned Kennedy S. Johnson as Dakpema Zosimli Naa.[7] The Dakpema Zosimli acts within the principality (Dakpamli) of the Dakpema. The role of the Dakpema is the governance of markets within Tamale.[8]

References

  1. ^ Alhassan, Zakaria (2014-11-11). ""Tamale loses 'development chief'"". Graphic Online. p. 1. Retrieved 2014-11-11.
  2. ^ "Dr Susan Herlin: An Embodiment of True Friendship Dr Susan Herlin: An Embodiment of True Friendship | GhHeadlines Total News Total Information". www.ghheadlines.com. 2014-05-13. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  3. ^ GNA (2022-10-15). "Tamale, Louisville Cities strengthen relationship with enskinment of Zosimli-Naa". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  4. ^ https://www.modernghana.com/news/1189957/tamale-new-zosimli-naa-enskinned-at-gulkpegu.html
  5. ^ "Zosimli Naa". Zosimli Naa. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  6. ^ "Zosimli Naa". Zosimli Naa. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  7. ^ GNA (2021-11-15). ""Dakpema palace enskins US based philanthropist as Zosimli Naa"". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  8. ^ Mohammed, Mutaka (2022-02-13). "N'yab Dakpema throw more light on how the Dapkamli Skin was formed". Diamond 93.7FM. Retrieved 2023-10-15.