Socio-Cultural Traits and Connection among the Ethnic Clans of Bimoba, Konkomba, Sissala and Dagaaba in Northern Part of Ghana

Abstract

The research was conducted on the theme, "Socio-cultural connection among ethnic Bimoba, Konkomba, Sissala and Dagaaba in the Northern part of Ghana. The objective was to identify common traits and historical factors that connect the selected ethnic groups. The entire study was qualitative with a case study survey across the areas under discussion. The research tools were mainly interview, backed by photographic documentations. It came to light that most of the ethnic groups had long-standing historical linkages with bodily evidence. Others were found to be related based on totemic foundation. There were however distinct foreign religious influences and some of the languages were odd among the lots. It was recommended that the groups involved, embark on re-discovery pilgrimages to re-unite and revamp the phenomenal ties that each group had preserved, observed and transmitted through generations over the years. The objective of the study was achieved.