Princess Yennenga
Short Story Robert Kiswendsida Kaboré Mrs SEDKAOUI Master II English/FSHST Princess Yennenga1 In western Africa, lived king Nedega, queen Napoko and their daughter, Napoaka2 Yennenga. Nedega, the king of Dagomba, who ruled in Gambaga in Northern Ghana, considered himself doubly blessed; not only was his daughter indescribably beautiful, she was also his greatest warrior, said to be as fierce as a Guiguempolle3. Princess Yennenga could beat any of the king soldiers whenever they competed. She was so skilled at fighting and strategizing that her father the king made her the chief of his royal guards and appointed her to lead battles against their enemies. She was also strong physically and mentally that she intimidated many soldiers. At just 14, she fought against the neighbouring kingdom, the Malinkes4. She was the finest and beloved woman in the entire kingdom, the kingdom of Dagomba. Princess Yennenga as precious as she was to her people, none could match the love the...