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THE KINGDOM OF MAMPRUGU

 * _THE MAMPRUGU KINGDOM

The following is an abridged version of the history of MAMPRUGU. We have tried as much as possible to present this write-up without commentary. The facts are laid bare for the reader. Some of the points raised might be disputed by some Historians. It is our objective to present the fact as we know them. All inconsistencies and errors are those of the author. The information will continually be updated in an effort to make this write-up as impartial and as accurate as possible. All this within the limited amount of written and verifiable information. The origins of MAMPRUGU can be traced to Tohadzie, the red hunter. Tohadzie was a very brave hunter who mastered archery (the art of hunting with the bow and arrow).

On arrival in the Mali Empire he settled in a village in the middle of a drought. The villagers’ only source of water was a river taken over by a wild bush cow. The bush cow, believed to be an evil spirit, killed anyone who ventured to the river to draw water. Tohadzie led the villagers to kill the wild beast making the river accessible. This is also recorded in the Malian legend of Mali Sadio. He then organised the people and made war on rival villages, who had constantly raided his new-found home, thus establishing himself as a successful warrior and leader. For his bravery and assistance to the people, Tohadzie was rewarded with a Malian princess called Pagawugba, for a wife. The Malian princess gave birth to a son named Kpognambo, who grew up and exhibited bravery and warrior acuity similar to his father’s. After the death of his parents Kpognambo travelled westwards from the Mali Empire to Biun, in Fadan Grumah, where after defeating the Tendaana became chief of Biun. Kpognambo ruled the kingdom of Biun until his death. He established the chieftainship of Biun. Kpognambo married two women; Sihisabiga (daughter of the Fetish Priest of Biun) and Suhuyinni (daughter of the King of Fadan Grumah). Suhuyinni gave birth to Gbewaa while Sihisabiga gave birth to Malgimsim, Nyelgili, and Namzisheeli. After the death of Kpognambo there was constant war between his sons for the chieftainship of Biun. This, in the thirteenth century, led to the migration of Gbewaa with a large following to Pusiga. Pusiga is in the Upper East region of present day Ghana. Naa Gbewaa established the Kingdom of Greater (Ancient) MAMPRUGU, which he ruled until his death. Other sons of Kpognambo; Nyeligili founded the chieftainship of Nangodi and Namzisheli founded the chieftainship of Tongo. In Pusiga the chieftainship of the Kingdom of Greater MAMPRUGU became known as NAAM which was the preserve of the male children of Naa Gbanwaa(GBEWAA). After the death of Naa Gbanwaa, there was once again power struggle among his sons for the naam. In the heat of the struggle, Zirli murdered his brother Kufoku and became chief of Biun, much to the displeasure of his siblings. This led to war between the brothers and finally the break-up of the Greater MAMPRUGU Kingdom. Sitobu, Tohagu, and Mantambo all children of Naa Gbanwaa moved southwards from Pusiga with their followers. Tohagu who was elder son of Naa Gbanwaa became the king of the Great Mamprugu Kingdom, under the power and leadership of KING TOHAGU, his junior brothers, Mantambo, founded the Nanun Kingdom and Sitobu the Yooba Kingdom, modern day Yani (Ya Na). Tohagu named his palace as NAYIRI, which means House of KINGDOMS for the Yooba(current day Dagombas), Nanumba, Moshi, Talensi, Waala, and most of the minority tribes within the northern territory of Ghana. Whenever is there is a need for a king or chief in any of the kingdoms or tribes, the Nayiri inskined them to go back and rule the people. This is the reason why the peoples of Nanun, Mamprugu, and Yooba (Dagomba) consider each other as brothers. They share the same ancestry in Naa Gbewaah. A daughter of Naa Gbewaah, Yentuagri, married a Grumah and under the leadership the Nayiri they established the Kingdom of the Mossi. Yusuf Najar (talk) 11:01, 20 April 2019 (UTC)