Red Hunter (Tohaʒee) Explained

The Red Hunter or Tohaʒee is a Ghanaian and Burkinabe historical figure whose progeny founded the Dagbon and Mossi Kingdoms.[1] [2] [3] He was presented a wife after slaying a menacing beast that terrorized a community. Naa Gbewaa is a great-grandson of Tohaʒee.[4] [5]

References

  1. Web site: About the Dagomba – Dagomba Dance Drumming . 2024-05-18 . en-US.
  2. Web site: History . The African . 2022-04-08 . Kingdom of Dagbon: founded in Ghana by the Red Hunter Tohazee in 11th Century . 2024-05-18 . The African History . en-US.
  3. Web site: History of the Dagbon State .
  4. Web site: alm . 2022-04-21 . KINGDOM OF DAGBON: One of Ghana's Oldest and Best-organized Traditional Kingdoms (11th Century -) . 2024-05-18 . Africa Leaders Magazine . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2017-06-01 . June 1: First Centralized States Formed in the Savanna (Mamprugu, Dagbon, and Nanumba) . 2024-05-18 . Edward A. Ulzen Memorial Foundation . en-US.

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