Community Profile

About Sandema

Sandema is the municipal capital of Builsa North and the seat associated with the Sandema Traditional Area. It is a central place in Builsa public history, traditional leadership and the annual Feok festival.

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History & Identity

Origins, history and community change

Origins & settlement traditions

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Development history

Sandema serves as the seat of the paramountcy and has played an important role in traditional governance, education, public administration and the annual Feok festival. Review and expand this draft with community custodians and local sources.

Related historical records

Builsa resistance during Babatu’s slave-raiding eraoccurred_at Builsa Resistance to Slave Raidingoccurred_in

People

Sons, daughters and leaders connected to Sandema

Associated WithNab Dr Ayieta Azantilow Associated WithNab Azagsuk Azantilow

Culture & Community Life

What is distinctive about this community

Cultural practices & traditions

Feok festival, traditional leadership and war-dance heritage are among the cultural themes strongly associated with Sandema.

FestivalFeok Festival

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Sources & Historical Evidence

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Ghana Statistical Service. Builsa North District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.

GSS-BN-2010Government Record
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PreferredGhana Statistical Service. Builsa North District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.
APAGhana Statistical Service. Builsa North District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.
ChicagoGhana Statistical Service. Builsa North District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.
MLAGhana Statistical Service. Builsa North District Analytical Report, 2010 Population and Housing Census.
BibTeX@misc{ghanastatisticalservice, author = {Ghana Statistical Service}, title = {Builsa North District Analytical Report — 2010 Population and Housing Census}, year = {}, url = {https://www2.statsghana.gov.gh/docfiles/2010_District_Report/Upper%20East/BUILSA%20NORTH.pdf} }
RISTY - GEN TI - Builsa North District Analytical Report — 2010 Population and Housing Census AU - Ghana Statistical Service PY - UR - https://www2.statsghana.gov.gh/docfiles/2010_District_Report/Upper%20East/BUILSA%20NORTH.pdf ER -
Upper East Regional Coordinating Council. About the Upper East Region — Festivals: Feok Festival.

UERCC-FEOKGovernment Record
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PreferredUpper East Regional Coordinating Council. About the Upper East Region — Festivals: Feok Festival.
APAUpper East Regional Coordinating Council. About the Upper East Region — Festivals: Feok Festival.
ChicagoUpper East Regional Coordinating Council. About the Upper East Region — Festivals: Feok Festival.
MLAUpper East Regional Coordinating Council. About the Upper East Region — Festivals: Feok Festival.
BibTeX@misc{uppereastregionalcoordinatingcouncil, author = {Upper East Regional Coordinating Council}, title = {Upper East Region — Feok Festival}, year = {}, url = {https://uercc.gov.gh/about-upper-east-region/} }
RISTY - GEN TI - Upper East Region — Feok Festival AU - Upper East Regional Coordinating Council PY - UR - https://uercc.gov.gh/about-upper-east-region/ ER -
Builsa North Municipal Composite Budget 2024. Ministry of Finance, Ghana. https://www.mofep.gov.gh/sites/default/files/composite-budget/2024/UE/Builsa_North.pdf

SRC-000012Government Record
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PreferredBuilsa North Municipal Composite Budget 2024. Ministry of Finance, Ghana. https://www.mofep.gov.gh/sites/default/files/composite-budget/2024/UE/Builsa_North.pdf
APABuilsa North Municipal Composite Budget 2024. Ministry of Finance, Ghana. https://www.mofep.gov.gh/sites/default/files/composite-budget/2024/UE/Builsa_North.pdf
ChicagoBuilsa North Municipal Composite Budget 2024. Ministry of Finance, Ghana. https://www.mofep.gov.gh/sites/default/files/composite-budget/2024/UE/Builsa_North.pdf
MLABuilsa North Municipal Composite Budget 2024. Ministry of Finance, Ghana. https://www.mofep.gov.gh/sites/default/files/composite-budget/2024/UE/Builsa_North.pdf
BibTeX@misc{ministryoffinance, author = {Ministry of Finance, Ghana}, title = {Builsa North Municipal Composite Budget 2024}, year = {}, url = {https://www.mofep.gov.gh/sites/default/files/composite-budget/2024/UE/Builsa_North.pdf} }
RISTY - GEN TI - Builsa North Municipal Composite Budget 2024 AU - Ministry of Finance, Ghana PY - UR - https://www.mofep.gov.gh/sites/default/files/composite-budget/2024/UE/Builsa_North.pdf ER -
Ghana Ministry of Food and Agriculture — Builsa district profile. Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana. https://www.mofa.gov.gh/site/index.php/directorates/61-district-directorates/district-upper-east/262-builsa

SRC-000010Government Record
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PreferredGhana Ministry of Food and Agriculture — Builsa district profile. Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana. https://www.mofa.gov.gh/site/index.php/directorates/61-district-directorates/district-upper-east/262-builsa
APAGhana Ministry of Food and Agriculture — Builsa district profile. Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana. https://www.mofa.gov.gh/site/index.php/directorates/61-district-directorates/district-upper-east/262-builsa
ChicagoGhana Ministry of Food and Agriculture — Builsa district profile. Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana. https://www.mofa.gov.gh/site/index.php/directorates/61-district-directorates/district-upper-east/262-builsa
MLAGhana Ministry of Food and Agriculture — Builsa district profile. Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana. https://www.mofa.gov.gh/site/index.php/directorates/61-district-directorates/district-upper-east/262-builsa
BibTeX@misc{ministryoffoodandagriculture, author = {Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana}, title = {Ghana Ministry of Food and Agriculture — Builsa district profile}, year = {}, url = {https://www.mofa.gov.gh/site/index.php/directorates/61-district-directorates/district-upper-east/262-builsa} }
RISTY - GEN TI - Ghana Ministry of Food and Agriculture — Builsa district profile AU - Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana PY - UR - https://www.mofa.gov.gh/site/index.php/directorates/61-district-directorates/district-upper-east/262-builsa ER -
Sule, H. B. (2022). Chieftaincy in Builsa, 1900–1957. MPhil thesis, University of Education, Winneba.

SULE-2022Thesis
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PreferredSule, H. B. (2022). Chieftaincy in Builsa, 1900–1957. MPhil thesis, University of Education, Winneba.
APASule, H. B. (2022). Chieftaincy in Builsa, 1900–1957. MPhil thesis, University of Education, Winneba.
ChicagoSule, H. B. (2022). Chieftaincy in Builsa, 1900–1957. MPhil thesis, University of Education, Winneba.
MLASule, H. B. (2022). Chieftaincy in Builsa, 1900–1957. MPhil thesis, University of Education, Winneba.
BibTeX@misc{hbsule2022, author = {H. B. Sule}, title = {Chieftaincy in Builsa, 1900–1957}, year = {2022}, url = {https://ir.uew.edu.gh/handle/123456789/2176} }
RISTY - GEN TI - Chieftaincy in Builsa, 1900–1957 AU - H. B. Sule PY - 2022 UR - https://ir.uew.edu.gh/handle/123456789/2176 ER -