The new chief of the village of Niessega was enthroned on Saturday August 19, 2023 in Gourcy. His reign name is “Naaba Sonré”.
The village of Niessega in the commune of Gourcy has a new chief. He was enthroned on the afternoon of Saturday August 19, 2023 in Gourcy by the head of Bingo, appointed by the king of Yatenga, the Naaba Kiiba.
The enthronement ceremony took place at the Naaba Yadega mausoleum according to tradition.
"Naaba Sonré" is the reign name chosen by the new chief who thus succeeds Naaba Baoogo of Niessega who died in March 2022.
Accompanied by his community, the newly crowned, as expected by tradition, should spend the night in the neighboring village of Kagapesgo before returning to his palace about 11 kilometers from Gourcy on National Road No. 2 for the rest of the rites.
Source: Burkina Information Agency