Gariba II: Biography, Facts and Career
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Bukali II (Bukali, Bukari, Abukari, Abubakar; born 1939 or 1940's), known as Gariba II, is the current Yaa Naa, traditional ruler of the Kingdom of Dagbon in Northern Ghana. Bukali was born into royalty at Mion to Mahama II, the Yaa Naa from 1938 to 6 February 1948. His mother, Ayishetu, was a princess from Kulunkpegu, a small community near Chaazaadaanyili in Northern Ghana. Bukali's first undertook public duties as the chief of Kpunkpono until he was elevated to Savelugu; one of three gate skins to succeed the Yaa Naa. Bukali was ordained by the kingmakers of Dagbon as the 41st Yaa Naa on January 18, 2019, following a chieftaincy dispute that left the Yendi skins vacant for 16 years.
Quick facts about Gariba II
- Full name: Gariba II
- Born: 1939-01-01
- Nationality: Ghana
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q61424571
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Who is Gariba II?
Bukali II (Bukali, Bukari, Abukari, Abubakar; born 1939 or 1940's), known as Gariba II, is the current Yaa Naa, traditional ruler of the Kingdom of Dagbon in Northern Ghana. Bukali was born into royalty at Mion to Mahama II, the Yaa Naa from 1938 to 6 February 1948.
What nationality is Gariba II?
Gariba II is Ghana.
When was Gariba II born?
Gariba II was born on 1939-01-01.
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