A History of the People of Nandom, 16601955

This book explores Nandom's preliterate society from 1660 to 1955. Using archival documents and interviews, it traces Nandom's origins chronologically, starting with Zenuo of the Dikpielle, followed by the Bekuone, Kpielle, and the Ninbule clans, revealing a compelling narrative of the community's early settlement history.

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 BasinGungunkpe, 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.

Autorentext

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.

Inhalt

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.