List of rulers of the Mossi state of Tenkodogo

This is a list of traditional rulers of the Mossi kingdom of Tenkodogo, which today is part of Burkina Faso.[1] Tenkodogo today is now the seventh largest town and is the seat of the regional government of Boulgou Province.[2] The traditional ruler is known as Tenkodogo-naaba.[2]

Naaba = Ruler

Tenure Incumbent Notes
c.1120 Foundation of Tenkodogo
???? to ???? Naaba Sapilem  
???? to ???? Naaba Nyambre  
???? to ???? Naaba Salma  
1894 Naaba Korongo  
???? to 1933 Naaba Koom  
1933 to 1957 Naaba Kiib Zoom Wobgo  
1957 to 2001 Naaba Tigre  
2001 to 2016 Naaba Saaga  
2016 to Present Naaba Guiguem Polle  

See also

References

  1. ^ Skinner, Elliott P. (1989). The Mossi of Burkina Faso: Chiefs, politicians, and soldiers. Prospect Heights, Illinois: Waveland Press. pp. 1–15. ISBN 0881333980.
  2. ^ a b Ritz-Müller, Ute (1994). "Kingship and Cosmological Order: The Royal Court of Tenkodogo". Berichte des Sonderforschungsbereichs. 4 (268) – via Deutsche Nationalbibliothek.