A History of the People of Nandom, 1660-1955

by Wilson Dabuo, Edward Shizha (Editor)

Overview

Step into the rich tapestry of Nandom, a resilient community in West Africa, as this meticulously researched work uncovers the origins, traditions, and evolution of its people. Addressing a historical gap, the author combines academic rigor with a compelling narrative to explore Nandom’s transformative moments. The journey begins with Zenuo, the Dikpielle ancestor, tracing the arrival of the Bekuone, Kpielle, Birifuole/Baakaale, Kuselbe Gbaane/Gane/Berewuole, Bekyiine, and Metuole clans, and the Ninbule. The book also highlights Nandom’s role in domestic slavery and the slave trade. It further delves into the settlement history of villages along the Black Volta Basin—Gungunkpe, Tuopare, Dabagteng, Naapaal, Kogle, Ketuo, and Kokoligu. This case study provides readers with an intricate view of settlement and community development, making it an essential read for those interested in the history of northern Ghana.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781636676463
Publisher:	Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Publication date:	01/27/2025
Series:	Africa in the Global Space , #9
Pages:	218
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Wilson Dabuo, a lecturer at UEW, holds a B.A. in Social Science Education (2015) and an M.Phil. in History (2020). Currently a PhD candidate in History at UCC, his research covers Education, African Heritage, Colonial History, and Politics. He is also a political columnist and is married with three children.

Table of Contents

List of Maps – Foreword – Preface – Acknowledgments – List of Abbreviations – Introduction – Origins and Early History up to 1875 – Slavery and the Slave Trade up to the Late Eighteenth Century – Indigenous Culture and Social Dimension of Nandom History and Culture: Evolution and Change up to the Twentieth Century – Indigenous Politics, Colonial Policy and Pre- Independence Politics in Nandom up to 1955 – The Evolution of Territorial Politics in Pre- Independence Ghana: Nandom in Perspectives, 1890– 1955 – Epilogue – Bibliography – Index.