The Zosimli Naa is a royal title in Ghana. It directly translates as Chief of Zosimli. The title, Naa translates as King or Chief while Zosimli means: Cooperation, Alliance, Accord, Collaboration and Friendships. The Tamale-Louisville sister city relationship is administered under the office of a Zosimli Naa. The Zosimli Palace is located in Lamashegu, Tamale. The relationship between The Kingdom of Dagbon and Europe is also administered, separately, under the office of a Zo-simli Naa.
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. The role of the Dakpema is the governance of markets within Tamale.[8]