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 edit
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] On 11th April 2024, Yani Dullana Zo-Simli Naa Tia Neesim Suɣulo was enskinned in Tamale as Paramount Chief for Dagbon and Dullana with special responsibilities for Europe [refs to follow]
Genealogy edit
| Naa Susan First Zosimli Naa. Beloved across the Kingdom of Dagbon. 1995-2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Naa Ife Bell Tipaɣya Enskinned in 2021 2021–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yani Dullana Zo-Simli Naa I Tia Neesim Suɣulo Enskinned 11th April 2024 2024–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roles of a Zosimli Naa edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ Alhassan, Zakaria (2014-11-11). ""Tamale loses 'development chief'"". Graphic Online. p. 1. Retrieved 2014-11-11.
- ^ "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.
- ^ GNA (2022-10-15). "Tamale, Louisville Cities strengthen relationship with enskinment of Zosimli-Naa". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ https://www.modernghana.com/news/1189957/tamale-new-zosimli-naa-enskinned-at-gulkpegu.html
- ^ "Zosimli Naa". Zosimli Naa. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Zosimli Naa". Zosimli Naa. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ GNA (2021-11-15). ""Dakpema palace enskins US based philanthropist as Zosimli Naa"". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ 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.