Zosimli Naa Explained

For the Zosimli Naa of the Tamale Dakpema, see Dakpema 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]

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]

Notes and References

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