History has it that the Sissalas and Dagaabas are among the first settlers in the Upper West Region which makes the duo indisputably the dominant tribes in the region.

These two tribes even though they have some tribal differences but they share some similarities in their way of life.

During traditional celebrations including funerals, both the Sissala and the Dagaaba people wear the smock as their traditional garment as used by other tribes in the three regions of the north.

Aside, the funeral celebrations of both tribes are characterized by the use of the xylophone in mourning the dead and singing of dirges in their respective languages in tune with the sound of the xylophone and also the brewing of pito for sale which has become a trade for women of these tribal extraction and a popular drink among the two tribes.

Some Districts You Can Find Sissala Include Sissala East,  Sissala West,  Lambussie Wa East and Dafiama-Issa-Busie.

Areas You Can Find Dagaaba, Nadowli-Kaleo, Nandom, Jirapa, Lawra,  Lambussie, Dafiama-Bussie-Issa, Jirapa,  Parts of Wa and Some Sections of Wa West.

By: Bamie Tahir-Ahmed