The Zosimli Naa is a royal title in Ghana. It directly translates as Queen of Zosimli or Chief of Zosimli. The title, Naa translates as King/Queen and chief while Zosimli means: Cooperation, Alliance, Accord, Collaboration and Friendships. The Tamale-Louisville sister city relationship is administered under the offices of a Zosimli Naa. The Zosimli Palace is located in Lamashegu, Tamale.
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]
Naa Susan First Zosimli Naa. Beloved across the Kingdom of Dagbon. 1995-2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Naa Ife Bell Tipaɣya Enskinned in 2021 2021–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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]
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. One major role of the Dakpema is the governance of markets, businesses, and corporate activities within Tamale's central business district.[8]