Traditional Chieftaincy in Gbanlin-Hansoe: The new king of “Gbanlin nou” known

In the cultural era “Work “, there are several panegyrics including “Our dedication, gbanlin nou ma leou vô, the door to the door ....”. The new King enthroned on 7 avril 2023 and who made his public appearance on Friday 14 avril 2023 with the name Bokodé Houénoussoun, is therefore the King of all families of panegyrics “Dévô Djôdji Now… “

Indeed, derived families and panegyrics “Our dedication, your body is not yours.. ” moved and settled in other localities in Benin, especially in the city of Ouidah and also in certain localities in Togo.

This is what justifies the presence of Dêh Gnimassou Ahilin Tôkannou, came specially from Ouidah to attend the enthronement of the King of all the families of panegyrics “Dévô Djôdji Nou. He was also accompanied by a strong delegation from his Court and also the sons and daughters of the Gnimassou Community, installed in Thio.

As a gift to the new King of Gbanlin Nou, Dêh Gnimassou Ahilin Tôkannou offered the new King, his work published in January 2023, prefaced by Daagbo Dèhoué and postfaced by Adissomi Bokodé, “The Gnimassou Ahilin Family Community: historical, family tree, Code of Ethics, Internal regulations, panegyrics, customs and traditions.

According to the latter, this work will contribute to facilitating knowledge of “Devo” installed in Ouidah and will serve as a formalized reference for all traditional ceremonies performed by the ” Dévô Djôdji Now “, Gbanlin Nou Ma Leou Vô…..’’ from birth until the return to God the Father. This book will also serve as support for the ancestral connection of several ‘Dévô Djôdji Nou…’ families., settled or living elsewhere.

Veronique GBEWOLO (Stag)