Understanding “Bride Price” Among the Bulsa: Beyond the Misconception of “Cheapness”
In recent times, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and commentary claiming that the bride price among the […]
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Nangsa-fobka-(killing of an animal and using it as nang-foba): Rethinking Animal Sacrifice in Builsa Funeral Rites.
Among the Builsa people of Ghana’s Upper East Region, final funeral rites are not merely ceremonies of mourning, they are
The Bulsa Naming Ceremony (Segrika): Naming as Identity, Memory, and Ancestral Belonging
Among the Bulsa people of northern Ghana, a name is not merely a label. It is a declaration of belonging,
The Traditional Marriage Process of the Bulsa People of Ghana
Marriage among the Bulsa of northern Ghana is far more than a personal commitment, it is a sacred cultural institution
The Vayaam Medicine of the Gravediggers: Indigenous Medical Knowledge of the Bulsa People
Introduction Among the Bulsa people of northern Ghana, medicine is deeply intertwined with culture, spirituality, and occupation. One of the
Feok Festival Costumes: The Warrior Regalia That Became a Symbol of Freedom and Identity
Every December, the town of Sandema comes alive with rhythmic war dances, ancestral chants, and striking costumes that tell a
The ‘Pok-Nong’ Relationship: Understanding the Sacred “Friend of the Family” in Bulsa Tradition
In the cultural and spiritual life of the Bulsa people of northern Ghana, tradition is not merely remembered, it is
Feok Festival: A Vibrant Celebration of Builsa Heritage and a Call for Development in Ghana’s Upper East Region
Every December, the serene landscapes of Ghana’s Upper East Region come alive with the rhythmic beat of drums, the twang