Naa Gbewaa
African royal
Naa Gbewaa (also known as Nedega or Kulu Gbagha) is the founder of the Kingdoms of Mamprugu, Dagbon, and Nanung, in what is now northern Ghana. His sons and daughters are credited with founding several states, including the Mossi Kingdoms of Burkina Faso. He established a stable and prosperous kingdom. Naa Gbewaa's shrine is located at Pusiga, 90 km east of Bolgatanga. His descendants continue to pay respects at the shrine.
Lineage
Naa Gbewaa fathered the following children:
Yemtori (Yennenga), beloved daughter, travelled northward and married Rialle. Their son, Ouedraogo founded the Ouedrago clan of the Mossi Kingdoms.
Gundo Naa Kachaɣu, the eldest child of Naa Gbewa, became the first Gundo Naa. The Gundo Naa title is reserved for only females.
Naa Ʒirli (Zirile), the eldest son of Naa Gbewaa.
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