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Wurche

Gonja · Gonja / Savannah Region · Royal Title

A royal woman of the Gonja ruling estate, daughter or sister of a chief, holding recognised standing within the division. Wuriche exercise influence in succession matters and in the ritual life of the court. The plural form is Wuriche.

Wurche of the ruling gates are consulted when a divisional skin falls vacant.

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