Honoring the Spirit of DAMBA Across the Gbewaa and Gonjaland Kingdoms
The Nanung Peace Initiative (NPI) proudly celebrates the successful and extraordinary DAMBA Festival 2025, observed with reverence, pride, and unity across the royal domains of Wala, Gonjaland, Nanung, Dagbon, and Mamprugu.
This year’s celebrations reflected not only the depth of our traditional heritage, but also our collective commitment to peace, development, and intergenerational unity. DAMBA 2025 reminded us all that our customs are not frozen in time they are living traditions, renewed and reimagined by the people and leaders of today.
Recognizing Our Great Kingdoms and Their Leadership
NPI extends its deepest appreciation to the visionary overlords of both the Gbewaa Kingdom and the Gonjaland Kingdom, whose leadership and cultural stewardship brought new life to this year’s DAMBA celebrations:
*His Royal Majesty, Tiduma Nayiri Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Shariga
King of the Mamprugu Kingdom
- His Royal Majesty, Ndan Ya Na Abukari Mahama II
King of the Dagbon Kingdom - His Royal Majesty, Jira Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I
King of the Gonjaland Kingdom *His Royal Majesty Nyelinbolgu Naa Yakubu Andani Dasana
Regent and Overlord of the Nanung Kingdom - His Royal Majesty, Wa Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV
Overlord of the Wala Traditional Council
These revered monarchs are guiding their people with wisdom, strength, and a shared vision that honors our past and prepares us for the future.
Cultural Pride with a Global Reach
The 2025 DAMBA Festival attracted dignitaries, tourists, researchers, and cultural ambassadors from across the region and abroad. Through vibrant performances, sacred ceremonies, and communal celebrations, the festival:
- Showcased the unity within diversity across Northern Ghana
- Promoted tourism and local enterprise development
- Strengthened inter-kingdom relations and cross-cultural respect
This was not just a festival it was a statement: our heritage has global value, and our traditions have a global voice.
Appreciating the People: Youth, Women, Communities
NPI commends the invaluable role played by youth, women, local artisans, elders, and religious leaders, whose participation gave DAMBA 2025 its soul and meaning. Whether in organizing, performing, cleaning, or storytelling the people gave DAMBA its power.
To the youth: You are the torchbearers of this legacy.
To the women: You are the heartbeat of our communities.
To the elders: You are the memory and wisdom that grounds us.
NPI’s Commitment: Peace, Development, and Cultural Growth
The Nanung Peace Initiative stands firmly for:
- Peaceful celebration across all kingdoms
- Cross-kingdom dialogue and unity
- The socio-economic growth these festivals bring to our lands
- Cultural continuity and modern relevance
We urge continued collaboration across the Gbewaa Kingdom and Gonjaland, as we shape a future where tradition and development walk hand in hand.
Our Prayers for the Kings and the Kingdoms
May the Almighty bless our kings with long life, health, and wise leadership.
May He keep our kingdoms Gbewaa and Gonjaland united in peace, strengthened by culture, and prosperous in every generation.
Gbewa & Gonjaland: Two Pillars of Northern Heritage, One Spirit of Unity
DAMBA 2025 was more than a festival it was a call to continue the journey of cultural revival, peacebuilding, and visionary leadership.
Let us answer that call together.
Nanung Peace Initiative (NPI)
•Peace •Heritage •Unity •Development
